Postdoctoral Fellow (Stewart)

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title	Postdoctoral Fellow (Stewart)
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Work Location	Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position	Yes
Posting Number	202400185AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$57,000-$58,000 plus benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	04/15/2024
Description of Work Unit	Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Department of Agricultural Biology (AgBio) is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. Further, AgBio applies this knowledge to solving practical problems related to: (1) management of pests in production agricultural systems, in natural resources and recreational environments, and in residential and public areas; (2) environmental quality, and (3) human and animal health. The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplinary boundaries. AgBio focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas each of which involves all three of the department’s disciplinary roots in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. These programs are: Genomics and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Biodiversity, Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and Integrated Pest Management. AgBio emphasizes knowledge of pests and related organisms; the roles that they play in ecological, economic and social systems; and the application of such knowledge to developing economically and environmentally sound solutions for practical problems. Being interdisciplinary in nature, AgBio values cooperative and collaborative efforts with other units within the University, as well as other relevant entities in Colorado and beyond.
Position Summary	The postdoctoral fellow will perform independent research involving characterizing the epidemiology of fungal pathogens in fruit orchards or natural forest settings using population genomics and phylogenetics. This work will also assess fungal species groups and determine host ranges of the different species under the guidance of Dr. Jane Stewart. The postdoctoral fellow is expected analyze data, interpret results, and write and present on results and conclusions.
Required Job Qualifications	PhD in Plant Pathology with an emphasis in fungal pathogen biology Experience in R programming Experience in molecular biology analyses including genome assembly, microsatellite analyses or a highly related field from an accredited institution by start date. Ability to work independently in a research setting.
Preferred Job Qualifications	Previous work with fungal and oomycete pathogens Experience in genomics, phylogenetic and population genetics Knowledge of various software for data processing and coding in Unix Previous experience with generating reports, grant writing, and publishing data
Diversity Statement	Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Research
Duty/Responsibility	The post doc will perform molecular biology experiments and generate population genomic data. They will also perform analyses of these genetic data that include population genomics and phylogenetics to determine pathways of spread and speciation of invasive and native tree fungal pathogens. The post-doc will also present results and prepare manuscripts.
Percentage Of Time	80

Job Duty Category	Data Management
Duty/Responsibility	Organizing and archiving genomic data and associated metadata
Percentage Of Time	20

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Apply no later than April 15, 2024, for full consideration. To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact	[email protected]
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