Postdoctoral Scholar
About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology seeks one Postdoctoral Scholar to research innovative biological control strategies for managing the North American beech leaf nematode. The scholar will lead or coordinate studies using naturally occurring bacteria from areas affected by Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to suppress Litylenchus crenatae (Lc) nematode populations. Additionally, the scholar will test our collection of bacterial pathogens for nematocidal activity against Lc. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
Requirements
- PhD in nematology (preferred), plant pathology, microbiology, microbial ecology, or a related field.
- Significant experience working with plant-parasitic nematodes.
- Significant experience with sequence analysis.
- Significant experience with microbiology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Responsibilities
- Lead or coordinate studies using naturally occurring bacteria from areas affected by Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to suppress Litylenchus crenatae (Lc) nematode populations.
- Test our collection of bacterial pathogens for nematocidal activity against Lc.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
