美国蒙大拿州立大学2021年招聘博士后职位（植物病理学研究）

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Montana State University

Description

Position Details Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 21219

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Frankie Crutcher at 406-433-2208 or frankie.crutcher@montana.edu

Classification Title Postdoctoral Researcher Working Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Brief Position Overview

The Plant Pathology team at the Montana State University Eastern Ag Research Center in Sidney, MT is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct plant pathology research related to Fusarium root rot of pulse crops.

Position Number 4C5635 Department AES EARC Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

This position provides opportunities to attend both in- and out-of-state meetings as well as interact with famers and industry. The EARC is located in the MonDak research triangle which encourages interagency collaborations with researchers of multiple disciplines. It contains spacious facilities including a dedicated laboratory and greenhouse space with modern equipment. Inexpensive on-site housing may be available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the plant pathology program at EARC by developing new and innovative scientific approaches; lead collaborative research efforts to study the effect of agronomic practices on soil-borne diseases of pulse crops

Designing field studies, collecting data, performing statistical analysis, writing reports, and presenting findings at regional/national meetings.

Work with farmers and EARC staff to diagnose plant disease and make management recommendations.

Assist with writing state/regional and national competitive grant proposals for possible funding and publishing research findings in peer- reviewed journals with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology, Agronomy or closely related discipline with research experience in the management of fungal plant pathogens.

Expertise in field research of agronomic crops including field design, field plot layout, plot maintenance including fertilization and pest management, harvesting of experimental plots, and procedures and practices associated with grain cleaning and processing.

Experience with greenhouse and laboratory research and techniques.

Working knowledge of statistical analysis and software.

Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience with small plot equipment operation.

Research experience relating to control of diseases caused by Fusarium spp.

Experience with plant disease diagnostics and pathogen identification.

Familiar with methods involved in quantification of soil-borne pathogens.

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