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Postdoctoral Associate in Plant-Microbe-Insect Interactions Cornell University in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

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CALS hiring rate for this title is $63,480.

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

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United States

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Cornell University

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Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Data Synthesis
Scientific Writing
Chemical Ecology
Microbiome Research
Genomic
Grant Writing
Plant-microbe Interaction

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About this position

This postdoctoral associate position is based in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Section of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, within Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The project is centered on understanding the ecological, chemical, and molecular mechanisms that shape microbe-plant-insect interactions in complex communities, using both model and non-model organisms.

The research is interdisciplinary and combines chemical ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and AI-driven predictive modeling. The postdoctoral researcher will gather and integrate data from the lab and literature, run experiments, synthesize results, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals. The role also includes preparing regular research updates, supporting lab safety and day-to-day lab activities, and taking part in outreach by advising students and presenting research to academic and public audiences.

The appointment is embedded in a highly collaborative research environment at Cornell, where the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences emphasizes cross-disciplinary work and problem-driven science. The position includes substantial lab-based research, with additional computer-based analysis and some field/greenhouse work.

Funding details

CALS hiring rate for this title is $63,480.

What's required

PhD in Plant Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, or a related field. Applicants should have experience working with plants as part of their PhD project, be enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and positive attitude, and be willing to work with diverse teams. They should have strong organization and multitasking ability, be able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience and willingness to mentor early career scientists, including graduate and undergraduate students, is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in successful grant writing and experience in leadership and/or management.

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Apply via Academic Jobs Online using the provided posting link. Submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references through the website. Applications are reviewed as received until a suitable applicant is identified.

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