Postdoctoral Associate - Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology

Postdoctoral Associate - Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology Position Function

This position requires an experienced scientist to support plant microbiome research in controlled environments and the field. The candidate will study the effects of cultivar mixtures in the rhizosphere under drought stress, as well as disease dynamics in the phyllosphere. They will evaluate plant phenotypes, sample plant tissues, perform DNA extractions and metabarcoding library preparation, and analyze microbiome data. The candidate will also perform quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis and is expected to summarize and present results both within the lab and at conferences, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

The candidate will supervise undergraduate and graduate trainees in the lab and field. This position is funded by the USDA NIFA Agricultural Microbiome Program and requires the ability to drive to field sites in Geneva to collect samples and return to Ithaca.

Lab Research: 40%

Field Research: 20%

Writing: 20%

Train/Supervise: 20%

• A PhD in a relevant field (plant pathology, plant breeding, microbiology, ecology, or similar).
• Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and intellectual creativity.
• Valid and unrestricted NY State driver’s license and clearance for university business driving, and registration with Agile/Fleet Commander.

Postdoctoral Associate will train graduate students and undergraduate students in lab and field research techniques and supervise undergraduate students in the lab.

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$62,232.00 - $88,745.00.

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