Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Breeding, Genomics, and Phenomics

Post Doc/Trainee

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to multidisciplinary research and crop improvement programs focused on breeding, genomics, and phenomics. This position offers advanced training and professional development opportunities to prepare the successful candidate for an independent research career in academia, government, or industry. The successful candidate will conduct field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computational research supporting crop breeding and cultivar development efforts.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments; collecting and analyzing data related to plant genetics, genomics, phenomics, physiology, pathology, and entomology; supporting breeding activities from planting through harvest and post-harvest seed processing; and applying statistical and quantitative methods to research data. Additional responsibilities include publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to grant proposals and technical reports, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and participating in collaborative interdisciplinary research projects.

The position provides opportunities to gain experience in breeding, genomics, and phenomics while working closely with Dr. Arti Singh and collaborating with researchers across multiple disciplines.

Ph.D. in Agronomy, Breeding, genomics, phenomics or related fields.

• Experience publishing scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals relevant to plant breeding, genetics, genomics, phenomics, or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting field and laboratory experiments in a crop breeding program.
• Experience working in a mung bean breeding program.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107).

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.

Agronomy | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

December 15, 2026

12 Month Work Period

Full time

Post Docs

November 4, 2026

November 12, 2026

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• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.