Postdoctoral Associate - Plant Pathology & Plant Microbe Biology

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 62,232 - 88,745; Full time

Job summary

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct pioneering research in Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology. This role requires someone with a PhD in a relevant field who is enthusiastic and has a strong work ethic. Responsibilities include leading lab research, supervising students, and mentoring early career scientists. The position offers a competitive pay range between $62,232 and $88,745, with an emphasis on diverse teamwork and grant writing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD is required in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in grant writing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on microbe-plant-insect interactions.
• Prepare funding updates and maintain lab safety.
• Supervise undergraduate students and technical staff.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring early career scientists

Organization and multitasking

Education

PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or a related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Plant Pathology & Plant Microbe Biology

Position Function

This position requires an experienced scientist to conduct research on the ecological, chemical, and molecular mechanisms that mediate microbe-plant-insect interactions in complex communities using model and non-model organisms. The individual is required to use tools in chemical ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and AI-driven predictive modeling in the research project.

Specific Duties

• Gather and merge existing data from lab and literature.
• Complete experiments and synthesize data.
• Prepare monthly and yearly updates for funding agency.
• Contribute to lab duties and maintenance of lab safety.
• Complete manuscripts and grant proposals for peer review.
• Participate in outreach through advising undergraduates and presenting research to public and academic audiences.

Anticipated Division of Time

• Lab Research 70%
• Computer Research 10%
• Field/Greenhouse Research 5%
• Writing and manuscripts 10%

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience working with plants as part of their PhD project.
• Enthusiastic, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to work with diverse teams.
• Aptitude for organization and multitasking, capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and willingness to mentor early career scientists, including graduate and undergraduate students.
• Preferred: Experience in successful grant writing.
• Preferred: Experience in leadership and/or management.

Supervision Exercised

This position may supervise undergraduate students and provide oversight to technical staff (technician) in the lab.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via the website.

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

Pay Range

$62,232.00 - $88,745.00

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