Genomics Research Associate: Fungi–Plant Interactions

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in the Botany & Plant Pathology department to support genome-enabled research on Sphaerulina musiva and Populus. The role focuses on computational analysis of genome sequences and host–pathogen interactions, with mentorship of student workers.

The appointment is 12 months, full-time, with a start anticipated in 2027, and requires a PhD in a life science field, strong wet-lab and bioinformatics skills,

Qualifications

• PhD in a life science field.
• Strong wet-lab and bioinformatic research experience.
• Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and intellectual creativity.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Record of/work with underrepresented or underserved students or audiences is preferred.
• Experience in microbiology, microbe–microbe or plant–microbe interactions is desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses computational methods to study genome sequences of fungi.
• Uses computational methods to study genome sequences to understand gene expression in Populus.
• Analyze data/findings and contribute to publication material.
• Mentor students.
• Assign tasks for student workers.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Wet lab

Independent research

Inclusive excellence

Education

PhD in life science

Job description

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in the Botany & Plant Pathology department to support genome-enabled research on Sphaerulina musiva and Populus. The role focuses on computational analysis of genome sequences and host–pathogen interactions, with mentorship of student workers.

The appointment is 12 months, full-time, with a start anticipated in 2027, and requires a PhD in a life science field, strong wet-lab and bioinformatics skills,