Postdoc: Plant Genetics & Genomics for Apple Resistance

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Khan Lab within the School of Integrative Plant Science, CALS. The position focuses on genetics and genomics of disease resistance in apples, including fire blight and apple scab, with genome assemblies and marker platforms to enable resistance alleles to be pyramided into elite backgrounds.

The successful candidate will design experiments, perform advanced genomic analyses, and contribute to research proposals,

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in plant genetics, breeding, plant molecular biology, or a related field.
• Excellent skills in bioinformatics, genomics, long and short read sequencing, genotyping, and genetic data analysis/interpretations.
• Must have strong background in molecular biology, laboratory and greenhouse work.
• Publication record with at least two first-author papers in reputable plant genetics journals; self-motivated for data analysis and writing proposals.
• Must maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and be cleared to drive for university business, with Agile/FleetCommander.

Responsibilities

• Creative design and execution of genetic experiments and disease resistance evaluations in growth chambers, greenhouse, lab, and field.
• Genetic analysis including GWAS, genome assemblies, and marker-assisted or genome-assisted selection.
• Help develop research proposals and secure funding where possible.
• Publish peer-reviewed journal articles and present at national and international conferences.

Education

PhD in plant genetics/breeding or plant molecular biology

Tools

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Sequencing

Genotyping

Statistics

Programming

Molecular biology

Job description

Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Khan Lab within the School of Integrative Plant Science, CALS. The position focuses on genetics and genomics of disease resistance in apples, including fire blight and apple scab, with genome assemblies and marker platforms to enable resistance alleles to be pyramided into elite backgrounds.

The successful candidate will design experiments, perform advanced genomic analyses, and contribute to research proposals,