Postdoctoral Fellow: Plant-Microbe Interactions & AI Research

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s CALS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the SIPS-Plant Pathology & Plant Microbe Biology Section. The role focuses on research at microbe-plant-insect interfaces using chemical ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and AI-driven predictive modeling.

PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or related field required. Mentoring undergraduates, strong communication, and collaborative skills are essential for team success.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience mentoring early career scientists and students.

Responsibilities

• Gather and merge existing lab and literature data.
• Complete experiments and synthesize data.
• Prepare monthly and yearly updates for funding agency.
• Contribute to lab duties and maintain safety.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals for peer review.
• Participate in outreach by advising students and presenting research.

Skills

Excellent communication

Mentoring undergraduates

Organization & multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Cornell University’s CALS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the SIPS-Plant Pathology & Plant Microbe Biology Section. The role focuses on research at microbe-plant-insect interfaces using chemical ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and AI-driven predictive modeling.

PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or related field required. Mentoring undergraduates, strong communication, and collaborative skills are essential for team success.