Postdoc Research Associate Plant Pathology at Iowa State University

Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Plant PathologyAppointment Type:Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:The Postdoctoral Research Associate will focus on designing CRISPR editing gene strategies infecting corn and soybean plants with viruses recording data documenting results writing reports and manuscripts assisting with grant writing and supervising one undergraduate studentRequired Minimum Qualifications:PhD in Plant Pathology or Plant BiologyPreferred Qualifications:Experience with plant molecular biology virus-induced gene editing in model and crop plant systemsExperience working with engineering plant virusesExperience with viruses infecting soybeans and cornSupervising or working directly with undergraduate studentsDepartment/Program & College Description:Our research is centered on understanding the molecular mechanisms that underlie viral and fungal pathogenicity as well as plant defense against these organisms. Our research projects involve studies of the important row crop plants soybean and corn and we also utilize model host plants such as Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana benthamiana. We use functional genomics approaches to study the molecular changes that occur in susceptible and resistant genotypes of crop and model plant species. The plant and pathogen genes identified in these studies are providing insight into ways in which successful pathogens interact with and manipulate their hosts as well as how plants deploy defense mechanisms.Department Unit/Website: Start Date:January 19 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timeApplication Instructions:To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing ProgramOriginal Posting Date:December 11 2025Posting Close Date:December 18 2025Job Requisition Number:R18290Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1