Postdoc in Plant Pathology: Soilborne Disease Ecology

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA) offers a research opportunity in Salinas, California. This ORISE-administered opportunity is not employment by USDA/ARS, but provides hands-on experience in plant pathology and microbial ecology.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $87,000 per year, with start anticipated January 2027. The appointment is for one year, potentially renewable, and builds skills in pathogen population analysis and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Botany, Ecology, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on soilborne pathogens (Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium oxysporum) affecting crops in Salinas Valley.
• Investigate ecology, evolution, and management of pathogens; analyze microbial interactions and host resistance.
• Train in microscopy, nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, and plant physiological measurements.

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA) offers a research opportunity in Salinas, California. This ORISE-administered opportunity is not employment by USDA/ARS, but provides hands-on experience in plant pathology and microbial ecology.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $87,000 per year, with start anticipated January 2027. The appointment is for one year, potentially renewable, and builds skills in pathogen population analysis and