Postdoc Research Associate - Plant Pathology

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will support and collaborate with Professor Tylka while also working independently within Tylka’s research program. Responsibilities include conducting growth room and field experiments to investigate hypotheses related to the biology and management of soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Results will be analyzed and prepared for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. As time permits, the role will also involve reanalyzing existing research data and contributing to the development and updating of educational materials related to SCN biology and management.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or a closely related field
Advanced knowledge of the biology and life cycles of endoparasitic plant nematodes.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with plant-parasitic nematodes, including: Collecting soil samples, Extracting nematodes from soil and infected plant roots, Conducting greenhouse or growth chamber experiments
Experience conducting infection assays with Meloidogyne and/or Heterodera species
Demonstrated experience communicating scientific results through written and/or oral presentations
Record of scholarly publication, including at least one first-author paper published or in press in a peer-reviewed journal related to plant-parasitic nematodes

Responsibilities

Conducting growth room and field experiments to investigate hypotheses related to the biology and management of soybean cyst nematode (SCN).
Analyzing results and preparing them for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Reanalyzing existing research data.
Contributing to the development and updating of educational materials related to SCN biology and management.