Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars to lead integrative research linking cereal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses with whole-plant physiology aimed at improving agroecosystem efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. This is a full-time, one-year term position with possible renewal.

Applicants should upload a CV, transcripts, three references, and a cover letter describing their interests and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrative research linking cereal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses with whole-plant physiology.
• Contribute to improving agroecosystem efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
• Prepare and present findings for publication and conference presentations.

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar### Postdoctoral ScholarApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted 10 Days Ago: REQ\\_0000083495# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for **Postdoctoral Scholars** to lead integrative research connecting cereal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses and whole-plant physiology with efforts to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agroecosystems. This position is a full-time, term position funded for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of refunding. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, State College, PA. The candidate will be required to drive as part of their duties. Applicants should apply at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a list of three references, and a cover letter describing their interests and qualifications for the position. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Ruairidh Sawers, Assistant Professor of Plant Response to Abiotic Stress, 204 Tyson Building, University Park, PA 16802; [e-mail]. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.