Postdoctoral Research Scientist-Horticulture/Plant Science Position
3 weeks ago
Penn State University's Department of Plant Science is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to conduct research and Extension activities on Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) within the framework of a collaborative interdisciplinary project funded by the USDA-NIFA OREI program and investigating the use of ASD for Enhancing and Advancing the Sustainability of Organic Crop Production.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct research and Extension activities on ASD in organic vegetable and strawberry crop systems
- Optimize and evaluate opportunities for integrating ASD in organic crop systems
- Assess the short- and long-term impact of ASD on nutrient dynamics, soil ecology/microbiology, soilborne pests and pathogens, soil health, crop physiology and yield and quality performance
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in horticulture, soil microbiology, plant pathology, nematology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem science and management, and agricultural economics
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in Horticultural Science, Plant Science, or closely related field(s)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong background and research experience on organic/sustainable vegetable/strawberry crop production, plant nutrition and physiology, sustainable soil management practices, cover crops, management of soilborne pests and pathogens, soil health and microbiology, crop yield and quality
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills in fields related to plant science, plant physiology, plant nutrition, soil health, soilborne pests and pathogens, and vegetable/strawberry quality
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Chance to contribute to the advancement of sustainable organic crop production
Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates must provide a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and one or two representative publications.
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