Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Breeding, Genomics, and Phenomics

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to multidisciplinary research and crop improvement programs focused on breeding, genomics, and phenomics. The role offers advanced training and professional development to prepare the successful candidate for an independent research career in academia, government, or industry.

The successful candidate will conduct field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computational research supporting crop breeding and cultivar development. The position involves designing and implementing experiments; collecting and analyzing data related to plant genetics, genomics, phenomics, physiology, pathology, and entomology; supporting breeding activities from planting through harvest and post-harvest seed processing; and applying statistical and quantitative methods to research data.

The associate will also publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to grant proposals and technical reports, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and participate in collaborative interdisciplinary research. The position provides opportunities to gain experience in breeding, genomics, and phenomics while working closely with Dr. Arti Singh and researchers across multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, breeding, genomics, phenomics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience publishing scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals relevant to plant breeding, genetics, genomics, phenomics, or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting field and laboratory experiments in a crop breeding program.
• Experience working in a mung bean breeding program.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments supporting crop breeding and cultivar development.
• Conduct field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computational research.
• Collect and analyze data related to plant genetics, genomics, phenomics, physiology, pathology, and entomology.
• Support breeding activities from planting through harvest and post-harvest seed processing.
• Apply statistical and quantitative methods to research data.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant proposals and technical reports.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participate in collaborative interdisciplinary research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.
• WorkFlex options for some positions, offering flexibility on when, where, and how work is done.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree