Postdoc: Microbial Symbiosis with Arbuscular Fungi

Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research; Forest Home (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research seeks a Ph.D.-level scientist to investigate how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil microbes form nutritionally based symbioses. The project will profile microbial communities associated with AM fungal hyphae to understand their roles in symbiosis.

Applicants should have a strong publication record and expertise in protein biochemistry, microbial genetics or metabolomics, with experience in microbial community analyses being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. in microbiology or mycology.
• Strong publication record in relevant field.
• Experience with protein biochemistry, microbial genetics or microbial metabolomics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to study AM fungi and microbial interactions.
• Analyze microbial communities associated with extraradical hyphae.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts describing findings.

Skills

Strong publication record

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology or mycology

Tools

Protein biochemistry

Microbial genetics

Microbial metabolomics

Microbial community analyses

Job description

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research seeks a Ph.D.-level scientist to investigate how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil microbes form nutritionally based symbioses. The project will profile microbial communities associated with AM fungal hyphae to understand their roles in symbiosis.

Applicants should have a strong publication record and expertise in protein biochemistry, microbial genetics or metabolomics, with experience in microbial community analyses being advantageous.