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*Cornell University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences*
*School of Integrative Plant Science – Section of Plant Pathology and Plant
Microbe Biology*
*New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, New York*
*Post-Doctoral Associate Position*
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong
interest to study genetic mechanisms of disease resistance, and disease
management in fruit trees. The candidate will have the opportunity to do
excellent and cutting edge research in genomics, phenomics and quantitative
genetics and will have access to world’s largest apple collection, apple
orchards, and state-of-the-art computational and genome sequencing
facilities. *Please read the “Required Qualifications” carefully to apply
for this position.*
The main responsibilities of this position are to 1) identify QTLs
underlying disease resistance in bi-parental mapping populations and
association mapping panels, 2) develop high-throughput phenotyping methods
to screen seedlings from breeding program, and 3) develop remote-sensing
methods to establish relationship between spectral changes in fruit trees
in response to pathogen infection and disease severity. This position will
require the design and execution of experiments in the lab, greenhouse and
field as well as publishing peer-reviewed journal articles, developing
research proposals, and presenting at international conferences.
*Specific Work Responsibilities:* The specific focus of this position will
be:
*Quantitative Genetics Analysis (40%):* Design of experiments and analysis
for quantitative trait loci (QTL) and association mapping of disease
resistance including genomics and genotyping, inoculations, and assessment
of disease.
*Development and Application of HTPP, and Remote-sensing Methods
(40%): *Development
and application of HTPP methods to collect and process data of mapping
populations to dissect genetic basis of disease resistance, and to screen
seedlings from breeding program. Development and application of
remote-sensing methods for early disease symptom detection in the orchards
to identify and quantify disease severity for timely deployment of
appropriate management.
*Research Communication (15%):* Train students, publish peer-reviewed
journal articles, present at scientific meetings, seminars, workshops and
develop both web-based and traditional tools for outreach and research
extension.
*Proposal Development (5%):* Motivated and creative thinker to support
development of research proposals for basic and applied phenomics and
genetics.
*Required Qualifications:* Must possess a PhD in plant genetics/breeding,
plant pathology, molecular biology or a related field. Must have
demonstrated experience with the collection and processing of phenotypic
and genotypic data, and quantitative genetics and good experience in lab,
greenhouse and field. Candidate must have skills in molecular biology,
genomics, genetics, and statistics. Candidate must have a record of
publications with at least two first-author publications in highly
respected peer-reviewed journals and be self-motivated for data analysis
and writing research articles.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
Experience with remote-sensing, multi-spectral imaging and high-throughput
phenotyping to access biotic or abiotic stress tolerance is preferred.
Candidate should be able to multi-task and have good time management and
attention to detail in order to meet tight deadlines, and work
independently to initiate communications and ambitious collaborative
research. Creativity and proactiveness are assets, as well as enthusiasm to
work and interact in an international scientific environment. Excellent
student supervision/mentoring skills are beneficial.
Interested candidates should send letter of motivation, Curriculum Vitae, a
statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion,
<https://cals.cornell.edu/about/leadership/ofa/hr/statement-contribution-div…>
and names and contact information for three references to:
awais.khan(a)cornell.edu
*Awais Khan, Associate Professor*
*Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology*
*Cornell University*
112 Barton Lab, 630 W North St, Geneva, NY 14456 USA
*Phone: +1 315 787 2446*
*Email: awais.khan(a)cornell.edu <awais.khan(a)cornell.edu>*
*http://blogs.cornell.edu/khanlab/ <http://blogs.cornell.edu/khanlab/>*
