Stewart Postdoctoral Scholar - Mycology

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins invites applications for a Stewart Postdoctoral Scholar in Mycology. The role focuses on bioinformatic analysis of fungal genomes and developing AI software to accelerate the MycoED program, guiding student projects and publishing results.

The candidate will build AI and traditional tools, annotate genomes, and present at meetings while contributing to data schemas, workflows, and educational resources.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics or closely related field.
• Proficient in Python and data processing.
• Experience with AI tools for biological research.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting research at scientific meetings and to collaborators.
• Experience generating reports, grant writing, and publishing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Annotate fungal genomes and perform bioinformatic analyses.
• Construct and maintain AI platforms for research and education.
• Support diverse Myco-Ed student-driven genomics projects.
• Develop and maintain data schema, software and bioinformatics workflows.
• Lead publication of results and tools in peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Create instructional videos describing how to interact with fungal-genomics data and MycoCosm tools.
• Develop web services for improved access to tools and data.

Skills

Python

AI tools

Data processing

Communication

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

Tools

SQL

Job description

Stewart Postdoctoral Scholar - Mycology# Careers at CSU## Stewart Postdoctoral Scholar - MycologyApply: Fort Collins, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R2026108190# Job Description## Position Summary:This post-doctoral researcher will perform bioinformatic analysis of fungal genomes and develop AI software. The job focuses on annotation and analysis of genomes generated as part The Mycological Curriculum for Education and Discovery (MycoED) which is a program aimed at scaling fungal genomics research and training through partnership with undergraduate and graduate level teaching laboratories. In addition to leading independent analysis of Myco-Ed generated data for first-author publication(s), this postdoc will also develop AI and traditional tools for streamlining Myco-Ed student (and faculty) research and provide support for ongoing projects, resulting in authorship on multiple diverse publications. The Department of Agricultural Biology is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds in agricultural, natural, and urban ecosystems. Our mission is to enhance human well-being by improving ecosystem sustainability. In addition to generating new knowledge, we apply knowledge in entomology, plant pathology, and plant sciences to solving practical problems related to biotic and abiotic plant stress, integrated pest management, and ecosystem health. People in Agricultural Biology participate in and value cooperative and collaborative efforts with other units within the University, as well as with individual stakeholders and other organizations in Colorado and beyond. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence in teaching, research, extension, and service and act according to the Principles of Community.**For full consideration, please apply by Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).**Essential Job Duties:* Annotate fungal genomes and perform bioinformatic analyses, particularly for understanding genotype-phenotype relationships.* Construct and maintain advanced AI platforms for research and educational purposes.* Support diverse Myco-Ed student-driven genomics research projects.* Develop and maintain new data schema, software and bioinformatics workflows (using Python or otherwise) to facilitate fungal genomics research by students and scientists.* Lead publication of results and tools in peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and present at Create instructional videos - including introductory materials - describing how to interact with fungal genomics data using pre-existing MycoCosm tools as well as those developed as part of this work.* Develop web services for improved access to newly constructed tools, data and Myco-Ed resources. ## Supervision:* N/A ## Conditions of Employment:* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).* Valid driver's license by employment start date.* Authorized to work in the United States by employment start date. ## Minimum Qualifications:* PhD in Bioinformatics or a closely related field.* Knowledge of various data processing and coding languages (e.g. Python).* Experience both utilizing and developing AI tools for biological research.* Excellent communication and organizational skills.* Experience presenting research at scientific meeting and to collaborators.* Previous experience with generating reports, grant writing, and/or publishing manuscripts. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with fungal genome annotation and/or fungal biology research.* Experience with SQL and similar databases.* Experience with teaching and/or with preparation of course materials. **Search Contact:** Jane Stewart, [e-mail]# Salary Range$60,000 to $65,000# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CV