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Postdoctoral Scholar in Cereal Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbioses and Whole-Plant Physiology The Pennsylvania State University in United States

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Postdoc

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Environmental Science

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This is a full-time, one-year term postdoctoral position from the date of hire, with the possibility of refunding. Continuation beyond the term depends on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including postdoctoral benefits.

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About this position

The Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to lead integrative research on cereal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses and whole-plant physiology.

The research will connect plant–microbe interactions and plant responses to abiotic stress with efforts to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agroecosystems. The position is based at Penn State University Park in State College, Pennsylvania, United States.

This is a one-year term appointment from the date of hire, with the possibility of renewal or refunding. Continuation depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. Full-time employees receive Penn State’s competitive benefits package, with postdoctoral benefits available.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a list of three references, and a cover letter explaining their interests and qualifications. The role requires driving; candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle records check as well as standard employment background checks.

Apply through the Penn State Job Posting Board. Questions may be directed to Ruairidh Sawers, Assistant Professor of Plant Response to Abiotic Stress, at [email protected].

Funding details

This is a full-time, one-year term postdoctoral position from the date of hire, with the possibility of refunding. Continuation beyond the term depends on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including postdoctoral benefits.

What's required

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a list of three references, and a cover letter describing their interests and qualifications. The successful candidate must be able to drive as part of their duties, hold a valid driver's license, and pass a motor vehicle records check and standard background checks. Relevant qualifications in plant science, plant physiology, cereal crops, mycorrhizal symbioses, or related fields are implied by the research focus.

How to apply

Apply through Penn State’s Job Posting Board at https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Upload a curriculum vitae, transcripts, a list of three references, and a cover letter describing your interests and qualifications. Questions may be directed to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers at [email protected].

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