Post-Doc Plant Pathology

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Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Post-Doc Plant Pathology

Department

SEBS - Blueberry-Cranberry

Salary Details

A minimum of $61805

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes :

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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Posting Summary

Postdoctoral Associate Department : Plant Biology Posting Summary : A post-doctoral position in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA - working in Vaccinium pathology / breeding - is available immediately as a grant funded project led by Dr. Peter V. Oudemans. Overview : Post-doctoral associate will be responsible for analyzing diverse datasets related to blueberry and cranberry pathology, production, and soil health metrics, and translating these insights to recommendations for crop improvement, improved agroecological practices, and future research questions. Candidate should have a doctoral degree in an agricultural field, and be comfortable working with large multimodal datasets. Applied experience in crop improvement or production, particularly for Vaccinium species preferable.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

25FA0193

Posting Open Date

02 / 24 / 2025

Posting Close Date

01 / 05 / 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

The successful applicant should have a recent PhD degree in a Plant Pathology / breeding or related discipline, such as plant biology, mycology, horticulture, microbiology, and skills and experience in phenotypic and genetic analysis. A copy of PhD certification will be required before the official offer can be given.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Applicant should be fluent in English (both oral and written) and should be able to communicate ideas and results to colleagues. The successful applicant must be capable of working in a team and complete projects without constant supervision. Understanding the complexity of ecological data sets and the analysis thereof is essential to the project. Also, the integration of remote sensing data for analysis with ground-truth data will be useful. The applicant must be able to comply with high standards of work ethics, regulations and rules required by the school and department.

Preferred Qualifications

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online through the ROCS system of Rutgers University ( ) and submit 1) a cover letter stating your qualification for this position, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) PhD degree certification, and 4) contact information of at least four references. The initial appointment is for one year; renewal for additional years is likely pending satisfactory performance. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. We aim to fill the position as soon as possible with a start date around March 2025.

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Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Chatsworth

State

NJ

Location Details

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