Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Perennial Grass Genetics and Breeding program in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral research associate position to identify and develop cool-season grasses as perennial groundcover for crop production. The successful candidate will work closely with a large multidisciplinary team including crop physiologists and plant breeders (project website: https://www.regenpgc.org/). The successful candidate will help supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in plant breeding or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in conducting and completing research projects, as evidenced by a good publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated competency in conducting field studies with experience in experimental design and data analysis using statistical tools.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and experience in making scientific presentations in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Proposed Start Date:
April 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 31, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application 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 Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa 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 Program.

Original Posting Date:
January 26, 2023

Posting Close Date:
February 2, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R10874