Post-Doctoral Associate - Switchgrass and Turfgrass Disease Management

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,728 - 52,223; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Plant Pathology, focusing on switchgrass and turfgrass disease management. The successful candidate will breed for disease resistance, explore biocontrol options, and study pathogen interactions in collaboration with breeders and molecular biologists.

The role involves field and lab work, data analysis, and drafting papers and grant proposals. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or other relevant field.
• Experience with rust diseases in grasses and Genotyping-by-Sequencing/RNA-seq library preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field/Greenhouse work.
• Lab work.
• Data analysis and bioinformatics work.
• Writing.

Skills

Field phenotyping

QTL mapping

GWAS analysis

Bioinformatics

Plant breeding

Molecular genetics

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Tools

Genotyping-by-Sequencing

RNA-seq library prep

Job description

Posting Number

G/R16840P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Associate - Switchgrass and Turfgrass Disease Management

Department

CAES-Plant Pathology

Employment Type

Employee

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8‑5 pm

Advertised Salary

$47,476

Anticipated Start Date

05/16/2022

Posting Date

04/04/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].

Position Summary

The applicant will participate in switchgrass and turfgrass disease management by breeding for disease resistance and exploring for biocontrol agents. The applicant will work on identifying sources of disease resistance, carrying out functional analysis of gene expression, developing collections of plant pathogens and mycoparasites, studying pathogen population structure, and investigating parasite‑pathogen‑plant interactions. The candidate will work in collaboration with plant breeders, molecular biologists, plant pathologists, and extension faculty. The candidate will help in drafting papers and grant proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Field/Greenhouse work.
• Lab work.
• Data analysis and bioinformatics work.
• Writing.

Education and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or other relevant field.
• Preferred qualifications that give the candidate an advantage include experience with rust diseases in grasses, Genotyping-by-Sequencing and RNAseq library preparation, parasite‑pathogen interactions, Claviceps pathogens, and pathogen population genetic analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Experiences with field disease phenotyping, QTL mapping, GWAS analysis, bioinformatics, interest and experience in collaborative research, background in pathogen population genetics, plant breeding, molecular genetics, genomics, or other relevant background.

Physical Demands

Field and greenhouse work. Driving.

Contact Details

• Recruitment Contact Name: Bochra bahri
• Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]