Molecular Plant Pathologist – Postdoc Research Lead

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor in the United States is seeking a Molecular Plant Pathologist Postdoctoral Researcher to elucidate the mode of action of nematode resistance genes. You will generate, integrate, and interpret omics and interaction data to build a mechanistic model of gene function.

You’ll lead cross-functional collaborations with Genomics, Disease Assays, and Microscopy teams, present results at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry or molecular plant pathology.
• Experience and a good understanding of plant immunity, plant-pathogen interactions, effector biology and/or host resistance-gene characterization.
• Track record of scientific productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanistic characterization of nematode resistance genes, owning timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Analyze omics datasets, including single-nucleus RNA-Seq and bulk RNA-Seq, to map core soybean resistance pathways.
• Design, conduct and analyze host–nematode and host–host protein–protein interaction studies using techniques such as yeast two-hybrid, co-immunoprecipitation, proximity labeling, and split luciferase assays.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaborations across Genomics, Disease Assays, and Microscopy teams, and partner with molecular biologists, biochemists, field researchers, and data scientists to integrate findings into a unified mode of action model.
• Communicate results through detailed reports, internal presentations, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Protein biochemistry

Host–pathogen interactions

Scientific productivity

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Tools

Yeast two-hybrid

Co-immunoprecipitation

Proximity labeling

Split luciferase assays

Job description

Vylor in the United States is seeking a Molecular Plant Pathologist Postdoctoral Researcher to elucidate the mode of action of nematode resistance genes. You will generate, integrate, and interpret omics and interaction data to build a mechanistic model of gene function.

You’ll lead cross-functional collaborations with Genomics, Disease Assays, and Microscopy teams, present results at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Visa sponsorship is not available.