Postdoc: Plant Pathology & Bacterial Disease Genomics

Washington State University; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Washington State University in Prosser seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology to study bacterial diseases of tree fruits, including fire blight. Research will cover genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and functional genomics to understand virulence and host responses, aiming to develop biopesticides and management strategies.

The position involves collaboration with growers and industry partners, training students, data synthesis, conference presentations, and manuscript

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• Strong background in bacteriology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on bacterial diseases of tree fruits, including fire blight.
• Utilize genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and functional genomics tools.
• Characterize pathogen and plant responses and develop biopesticides.
• Collaborate with growers and industry partners; train students; publish results.

Skills

Bacteriology

Microbiology

Plant Pathology

Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Next Generation Sequencing

Data Analysis

Education

PhD in Microbiology

PhD in Plant Pathology

PhD in Molecular Biology

Job description

Washington State University in Prosser seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology to study bacterial diseases of tree fruits, including fire blight. Research will cover genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and functional genomics to understand virulence and host responses, aiming to develop biopesticides and management strategies.

The position involves collaboration with growers and industry partners, training students, data synthesis, conference presentations, and manuscript