Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fusarium Genomics, Detection, and Host Range
Core
Investigating a newly recognized Fusarium-associated disease of cold-hardy grapevines in the northern United States by integrating fungal genomics, plant pathology, molecular diagnostics, and host-range studies.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Plant Pathology/Genomics)
Builds
Diagnostic tools, genomic analyses, and management strategies for Fusarium diseases in grapevines and cereal crops.
Domain
Plant Pathology / Agricultural Genomics
Required skills
fungal genomics, comparative genomics, molecular diagnostics, host-range experimentation, PCR assay development, bioinformatics workflows, Linux, Python, R, genome assembly and annotation
Preferred skills
Fusarium taxonomy and phylogenetics, pangenome analysis, genome-wide association studies, plant disease diagnostics, HRM analysis, disease research in grapes or cereal crops
Responsibilities
Assemble, annotate, and analyze Fusarium genomes; conduct host-range experiments on grapevines and cereal crops; investigate relationships between Fusarium populations; assist with regional grower surveys; develop and evaluate PCR and high-resolution melting diagnostic tools; support studies on fungicide sensitivity and pruning practices; prepare manuscripts and present findings; mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Research Associate
