Postdoc: Fungal Ecology & Mycotoxin Risk Modeling

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 66,960 - 71,758; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is looking for a research participant to join a team studying fungal communities and mycotoxin contamination in corn. This full-time position involves conducting experiments and utilizing modern analytical techniques under the guidance of a mentor.

Qualified candidates should be pursuing or have completed a doctoral degree in plant pathology or related fields. The position offers a stipend of $6,000 – $6,430 monthly and is based in Peoria, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has received a doctoral degree in relevant fields.
• Experience with fungal biology or microbiome sequencing is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Characterize fungal population structure across corn stages.
• Apply molecular and microbiome sequencing to track fungal communities.
• Conduct mycotoxin quantification and field experiments.
• Integrate computational tools to model fungal shifts and drivers.

Skills

Fungal biology

Microbiome sequencing

Mycotoxin analysis

Quantitative skills

Computational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology, or Computational Biology

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is looking for a research participant to join a team studying fungal communities and mycotoxin contamination in corn. This full-time position involves conducting experiments and utilizing modern analytical techniques under the guidance of a mentor.

Qualified candidates should be pursuing or have completed a doctoral degree in plant pathology or related fields. The position offers a stipend of $6,000 – $6,430 monthly and is based in Peoria, Illinois.