美国科罗拉多州立大学博士后职位招聘–植物病理学方向
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Agricultural Biology (AgBio) is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds.
Further, AgBio applies this knowledge to solving practical problems related to:
(1) management of pests in production agricultural systems, in natural resources and recreational environments, and in residential and public areas;
(2) environmental quality
(3) human and animal health.
The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplinary boundaries. AgBio focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas each of which involves all three of the department’s disciplinary roots in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science.
These programs are:
Genomics and Molecular Biology
Ecology and Biodiversity
Biology and Management of Invasive Species
Integrated Pest Management. AgBio emphasizes knowledge of pests and related organisms; the roles that they play in ecological, economic and social systems; and the application of such knowledge to developing economically and environmentally sound solutions for practical problems.
Being interdisciplinary in nature, AgBio values cooperative and collaborative efforts with other units within the University, as well as other relevant entities in Colorado and beyond.
Position Summary
The postdoctoral fellow will perform independent research involving characterizing the epidemiology of fungal pathogens in fruit orchards or natural forest settings using population genomics and phylogenetics.
This work will also assess fungal species groups and determine host ranges of the different species under the guidance of Dr. Jane Stewart. The postdoctoral fellow is expected analyze data, interpret results, and write and present on results and conclusions.
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Required Job Qualifications
PhD in Plant Pathology with an emphasis in fungal pathogen biology
Experience in R programming
Experience in molecular biology analyses including genome assembly, microsatellite analyses or a highly related field from an accredited institution by start date.
Ability to work independently in a research setting.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Previous work with fungal and oomycete pathogens
Experience in genomics, phylogenetic and population genetics
Knowledge of various software for data processing and coding in Unix
Previous experience with generating reports, grant writing, and publishing data
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
The post doc will perform molecular biology experiments and generate population genomic data.
They will also perform analyses of these genetic data that include population genomics and phylogenetics to determine pathways of spread and speciation of invasive and native tree fungal pathogens.
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply no later than April 15, 2024, for full consideration. To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals.
If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Jane.stewart@colostate.edu