Seed Pathology: Diagnostics & Bioinformatics Researcher

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave plans

Onsite childcare

Life insurance and long-term‑disabilit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in seed pathology within the Seed Science Center. The role emphasizes developing a high-impact, externally funded research program in seed pathogens, including use of high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.

The 65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service split supports interdisciplinary collaboration across labs and centers. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field required.
• Experience in seed pathology and diagnostic test development.
• Strong publication record and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an externally funded seed pathology research program.
• Contribute to teaching (65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service) and service to the university.
• Collaborate with Seed Science Center and allied ISU departments to advance seed pathogen diagnostics.

Skills

Seed pathology expertise

High-throughput sequencing

Bioinformatics

Research mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field

Tools

Computational pipelines

Job description

Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in seed pathology within the Seed Science Center. The role emphasizes developing a high-impact, externally funded research program in seed pathogens, including use of high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.

The 65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service split supports interdisciplinary collaboration across labs and centers. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D.