Virginia State University
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Ginger Seed-piece and Soil-borne Diseases Virginia State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
Full-time 100% research postdoctoral appointment for 12 months, renewable for a second year based on performance and funding.
Country
United States
University
Virginia State University

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Virginia State University Agricultural Research Station is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in the United States focused on ginger seed-piece and soil-borne diseases.
The project centers on the identification, characterization, and integrated management of major seed-piece and soil-borne diseases affecting ginger production and storage. The role is a full-time, 100% research appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a second year depending on performance and funding.
The successful candidate will work on isolation and identification of pathogens using cultural, microscopic, and molecular techniques, and will design and conduct lab, greenhouse, and field experiments on integrated disease management. The position also involves data collection and analysis using R, Python, SAS, SPSS, and Sigma Plot, plus interpretation of results, manuscript writing, conference presentations, grower outreach, and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
Required background includes a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or a related field. Applicants should have experience in plant pathology research across lab, greenhouse, and field settings, skills in microscopy and molecular pathogen detection/characterization, experience with vegetable plants and experimental design, and strong statistical analysis and communication skills in English. The post also requires authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of employment.
Preferred experience includes phenotypic and molecular screening of cultivars for disease resistance, especially in ginger or related crops, integrated disease management research, and competitive grant proposal development.
To apply, email Dr. Zelalem Mersha with a cover letter, current CV including peer-reviewed publications from the last five years, and contact details for three professional references.
Funding details
Full-time 100% research postdoctoral appointment for 12 months, renewable for a second year based on performance and funding.
What's required
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or a related discipline; experience in lab, greenhouse, and field-based plant pathology research; skills in microscopy and molecular detection/characterization of plant pathogens; experience with vegetable plants, experimental design, and statistical data analysis; strong scholarly productivity and written/verbal English communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively; must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of employment. Preferred: experience in phenotypic and molecular screening for disease resistance, especially ginger or related crops; experience in integrated disease management research; prior competitive grant proposal development.
How to apply
Email Dr. Zelalem Mersha with a cover letter, current CV including peer-reviewed publications from the last 5 years, and contact information for three professional references.
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