Postdoc Research Associate

Postdoc Research Associate# WSU Jobs## Postdoc Research Associate Apply:
Pullman, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-15732
** Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
** November 29, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
** Available Title(s):
** 306-YY FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Business

Title:

** Postdoc Research Associate
** Employee Type:
** Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
** Position Term:
** 12 Month
** Position Details:
***
* The Opportunity:

** A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University (WSU) beginning January 4, 2027. The position will be based in Pullman, Washington, with extensive field work at WSU research stations and grower-cooperator fields in the irrigated potato production areas of the Columbia Basin in central Washington. This is a 12-month, full-time, temporary appointment with potential for renewal based on performance, programmatic need, and funding availability.

The incumbent will plan and conduct replicated field trials to improve the understanding and management of potato diseases, with emphasis on integrated disease management, host resistance, and irrigation management. The incumbent is expected to design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and write technical and scientific manuscripts for publication under the supervision of the program leader. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to:
1) participate in extension activities, including field days and grower meetings;2) assist in securing extramural grants and preparing grant reports;3) work as a team with scientists, industry representatives, extension specialists, and grower cooperators; and4) mentor students and supervise technical and field personnel, as needed.  
** Benefits:
** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation. For information or questions about Benefits, please contact HRS Benefits at .
** Additional Information:
**** Annual Salary:** $62,232.00     In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.  This is a
** full time** (100**%
** FTE),
** temporary
* * position. This position is overtime
** eligible.*
* ** Appointment Duration:
** This is a temporary position expected to start on
** January 4, 2027
** and end on
** December 30, 2027**. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.  
** Required Requirements:*
* * An earned Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a closely related field by the time of hire.
* Demonstrated experience in potato field research, including research trial disease assessment, potato cultivation, and irrigation management.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data and communicate research findings in writing, as evidenced by a doctoral dissertation, peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts submitted or in preparation, or technical or extension reports.
* Highly self-motivated, hardworking, and goal oriented.
* Ability and willingness to work in the field for long hours (frequently 10 or more hours per day during planting, the growing season, and harvest) in variable weather conditions, and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to travel within Washington State, including overnight stays, during the field…