Postdoc Fellow: Wheat Blast Genomics & Biosecurity

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Kansas is seeking a highly qualified scientist to lead laboratory work on wheat blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT). You will design and execute lab and controlled-environment experiments, integrate data for biosafety assessments, and contribute to cross-disciplinary biosecurity research.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Mycology, with experience in fungal pathogens and molecular biology, plus strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Mycology, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with fungal pathogens and molecular biology.
• Laboratory and molecular skills including diagnostic assays, plant inoculation, and fungal culturing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and controlled-environment experiments.
• Characterize pathogen survival, spread, and reproductive capacity.
• Perform molecular, genomic, and diagnostic analyses as appropriate.
• Data analysis and interpretation within a risk assessment context.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and project documentation.
• Maintain compliance with BSL-3 containment and biosecurity protocols.
• Collaborate with a multi-institutional research team and assist in mentoring students as needed.

Skills

Fungal pathogen experience

Molecular biology skills

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Mycology, or related field

Tools

Diagnostic assays

Plant inoculation

Fungal culturing

Job description

Kansas State University in Kansas is seeking a highly qualified scientist to lead laboratory work on wheat blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT). You will design and execute lab and controlled-environment experiments, integrate data for biosafety assessments, and contribute to cross-disciplinary biosecurity research.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Mycology, with experience in fungal pathogens and molecular biology, plus strong