Microbiome Researcher Position: Exploring Plant-Fungal Interactions

5 days ago


Ithaca, New York, United States Boyce Thompson Institute Full time

The Boyce Thompson Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the complex relationships between plants, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and associated microbial communities.

About the Project

This research project aims to elucidate how plant genotype influences the composition of microbial communities interacting with extraradical hyphal surfaces. High-resolution spatial mapping techniques will be employed to visualize the spatial structure of these microbe communities and analyze their functional roles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pursue research in microbial genomics, plant-microbiomes, or microbiology
  • Analyze sequence-based microbial community data and microbiome functions
  • Develop expertise in microbial genetics, secondary metabolites, chemistry, or microscopy (advantageous)
Project Details

The research position is located at the Boyce Thompson Institute, a non-profit research institute affiliated with Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Compensation Package

$60,000 - $80,000 per annum (dependent on experience), providing a competitive salary for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of microbiology.



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