Pulse Breeding Postdoc: Genomics & Phenotyping

Washington State University Department of Crop and Soil Science; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University Department of Crop and Soil Science, in Pullman, WA, hosts a temporary full-time position on a USDA ARS NPGS-related team focused on plant domestication, genetics, and breeding across pulse crops. The role emphasizes managing projects, experimental design, and analysis of large genomic/phenomic datasets.

The appointment runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, with renewal contingent on program needs and funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in plant breeding, bioinformatics, quantitative/statistical/population genetics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with project management and experimental design.
• Demonstrated expertise analyzing highly-dimensional genomic and/or phenomic datasets.

Skills

Project management

Experimental design

Genomic/phenomic data analysis

Quantitative statistics

Education

Ph.D. in plant breeding, bioinformatics, quantitative/statistical/population genetics, or a related discipline

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Washington State University Department of Crop and Soil Science, in Pullman, WA, hosts a temporary full-time position on a USDA ARS NPGS-related team focused on plant domestication, genetics, and breeding across pulse crops. The role emphasizes managing projects, experimental design, and analysis of large genomic/phenomic datasets.

The appointment runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, with renewal contingent on program needs and funding.