Postdoctoral Researcher in Vector–Plant Virology

Agrilife; Texas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Bushland, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in entomology and plant virology. The appointee will lead projects on vector–pathogen interactions, employing molecular and ecological approaches to elucidate transmission dynamics.

The position requires a PhD in a related field, strong molecular biology skills, and the ability to publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Virology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on plant virus–insect vector interactions across molecular, organismal, and ecological scales.
• Invest1igate molecular mechanisms governing pathogen acquisition, establishment, dissemination, and transmission by arthropod vectors.

Skills

Molecular biology

RNA interference

PCR/RT-qPCR

Vector biology

Insect rearing

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Education

PhD in Entomology/Plant Pathology/Plant Virology or related

Postdoctoral experience

Tools

PCR

RNAi

Cloning

Sequencing

Protein interaction assays

Agrobacterium-mediated infiltration

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Bushland, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in entomology and plant virology. The appointee will lead projects on vector–pathogen interactions, employing molecular and ecological approaches to elucidate transmission dynamics.

The position requires a PhD in a related field, strong molecular biology skills, and the ability to publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.