Postdoctoral Research Associate in Boxwood Crop Health and Production

3 weeks ago


Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Opportunity

Virginia Tech's Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to join an award-winning Boxwood Blight Insight Group. This team is developing a systems approach to boxwood crop health and production, focusing on the No. 1 evergreen shrub crop in the U.S.

Research Focus

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand ongoing studies on boxwood microbiota, investigate metabolic potential, and develop synthetic microbial community biosensors or devise new cultural practices to manipulate them for maximal benefits.

Required Qualifications

A PhD degree in plant science, microbiology, metagenomics, or a closely related discipline, with a basic understanding of crop production and landscaping systems, and demonstrated skills in next-generation sequencing technologies and metagenomics software/tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of plant pathology and research experience with boxwood crops or plantings.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers.



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