Postdoctoral Researcher: Plant Pathology & Wheat Genomics

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology, Genetics, and Genomics on the Stillwater campus. The 11-month appointment initially covers two years with renewal possible, focusing on stripe rust resistance in wheat and molecular marker development.

The successful candidate will perform fine mapping, publish work in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at national and international conferences, contributing to host resistance in

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Plant Pathology, Plant Genetics and Breeding, Genomics, or a closely related field.
• Required: Demonstrated experience in molecular genetics, statistical analysis, and handling genotype–phenotype datasets.
• Preferred: 1-2 Years Experience in molecular genetics, statistical analysis, and genotype–phenotype datasets.

Responsibilities

• Fine mapping and cloning stripe rust resistance genes in hard winter wheat and developing molecular markers for deployment in wheat breeding programs.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance host resistance in wheat in the Southern U.S. Great Plains.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Genotype–phenotype data handling

CRISPR gene editing

Wheat rust phenotyping

Scientific publishing

Education

PhD in Plant Pathology

PhD in Plant Genetics and Breeding

PhD in Genomics

Tools

Genomic sequencing

Job description

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology, Genetics, and Genomics on the Stillwater campus. The 11-month appointment initially covers two years with renewal possible, focusing on stripe rust resistance in wheat and molecular marker development.

The successful candidate will perform fine mapping, publish work in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at national and international conferences, contributing to host resistance in