Postdoctoral Researcher - Bacteriology
Iowa State UniversityAbout the role
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - BacteriologyAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Beattie lab is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The candidate will conduct experiments on an insect-vectored bacterial plant pathogen aimed at understanding the eco-evolutionary behavior of the pathogen, causal agent of cucurbit bacterial wilt. This research will involve evaluating the population changes during transmission and associated with various vector behavior using neutral barcoded libraries of the pathogen, as well as exploring genome-wide patterns of genetic variation among pathogen isolates and at the plant- and field-level scales. The candidate will be expected to plan and execute research experiments, collect, analyze and summarize data results, communicate results to scientific audiences, and contribute to the training and mentoring of students.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Microbial Ecology, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with microbial genomics
- Proficiency working with plant pathogenic bacteria in laboratory and field settings
- Significant experience in molecular biology, microbial ecology, and/or microbial genomics
- Strong computational skills, with experience in bioinformatic analysis of microbial populations.
- Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Drive to lead publications
Proposed Start Date:
January 15, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 14, 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
October 24, 2024Posting Close Date:
December 3, 2024Job Requisition Number:
R15757Apply for this role
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