Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science

This postdoctoral position encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities that contribute to the advancement of scientific research. This position will be divided in several duties such as:

1-Lab management (20%): ensuring that supplies are ordered, stocked, and evaluated regularly while maintaining

compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.

2-The role extends to graduate mentoring and training (20%), where the postdoctoral researcher will guide students

through experimental design, sample collection, and data analysis, fostering an environment of learning and discovery.

3-The position will also involve grant writing (30%) and the development of research projects, such as exploring the use

of mycorrhiza as a biological control against soybean cyst nematode, a significant agricultural pest.

4-The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the scientific community by developing manuscripts (30%) for

publication in peer-reviewed journals, disseminating findings to a broader audience.

Requires PhD and relevant experience.

Additional Information:

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

Williams Hall (0414)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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