Available Title(s):
306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The U'Ren lab at Washington State University is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to apply multi 'omics approaches to study the ecology and evolution of plant-endophyte interactions, with a special focus on fungi in the Xylariales (Sordariomycetes, Pezizomycotina, Ascomycota). Position responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, generation and analysis of multi-omics data (including genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic approaches), fungal functional trait assays, phylogenomic analyses, culturing and molecular identification of fungal endophytes, statistical analyses of endophyte communities and populations, and produce first authored papers, contribute to co-authored papers, and present work at national and international meetings. The postdoc will be expected to assist with training and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab and outreach activities.

The U'Ren laboratory is located in the Department of Plant Pathology on the Pullman campus of Washington State University. Members of the department are highly collaborative and interactive with scientists in the USDA and nearby University of Idaho. The lab is well-equipped with molecular biological and microbiology instruments and equipment and has access to state-of-the-art greenhouses, growth chambers, microscopy resources, and high-performance computing. Pullman is a college town located in the heart of the Palouse, on the Southeast border of Washington State, with easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and all amenities in nearby cities, such as Spokane. Pullman has a very high quality of living, and has received accolades for highest quality of life, healthy community, safety, and green transportation.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, plant pathology, or a related discipline.
  
• Prior experience in molecular biological research, including PCR and next-generation sequencing;
  
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
  
• Strong skills to code in at least one programming language (e.g., R, python); and
  
• Proven ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous research experience in microbiology, phylogenetics, and comparative genomics.
  
• Prior experience in supervising undergraduate and/or high school researchers.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Plant Pathology

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link:

https://plantpath.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on July 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by July 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application

(1) A current CV with contact information;

(2) A cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity, the specific skills and knowledge you would contribute, and your short-term and long-term career goals.

Within the online application, please include contact information for three references. For additional information about the position, contact Dr. U'Ren, jana.uren@wsu.edu

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-11953

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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