Plant Pathology Postdoc: GWAS-based Pea Disease Resistance

Washington State University; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid sick and vacation leave

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Washington State University in Prosser, WA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology. The role focuses on independent research identifying pathogens in the Ascochyta blight complex on winter pea, and screening germplasm for resistance in field and greenhouse settings.

The successful candidate will apply GWAS to map resistance genes, work with colleagues across disciplines, and travel to research sites as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Pathology, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, or related field.
• Must have, or obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research identifying pathogens in the Ascochyta blight complex on winter pea.
• Perform field and greenhouse studies screening genotyped pea lines for genetic resistance.
• Utilize genome-wide association studies to identify candidate resistance genes.
• Collaborate with Dr. Lyndon Porter and other researchers; travel to multiple sites as needed.

Skills

PhD in Plant Pathology

Molecular genetics

Genomics data analysis

Field and greenhouse screening

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in Plant Pathology or related field

Tools

Genome-wide association mapping

Fungal identification techniques

Job description

Washington State University in Prosser, WA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology. The role focuses on independent research identifying pathogens in the Ascochyta blight complex on winter pea, and screening germplasm for resistance in field and greenhouse settings.

The successful candidate will apply GWAS to map resistance genes, work with colleagues across disciplines, and travel to research sites as needed.