early-season pests PostDoc positions and fellowships

The Postdoctoral Associate in Seed Biology and Technology at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will conduct research on seed-applied, non-neonicotinoid protection strategies targeting early-season crop pests such as Delia spp. in New York cropping systems. The role involves designing and executing laboratory, greenhouse, controlled-environment, and field experiments to evaluate seed coating integrity, delivery of plant defense signaling compounds, and interactions with seed pathogens and pest pressure under cold soil conditions, contributing to biologically based IPM solutions.

The Postdoctoral Associate in Seed Biology and Technology at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will conduct research on seed-applied, non-neonicotinoid protection strategies targeting early-season crop pests such as Delia spp. in New York cropping systems. The role involves designing and executing laboratory, greenhouse, controlled-environment, and field experiments to evaluate seed coating integrity, delivery of plant defense signaling compounds, and interactions with seed pathogens and early-season pest pressure under cold soil conditions. The associate will contribute to developing seed treatment compatibility guidelines and biologically based pest management approaches aligned with New York State IPM priorities and the phase-out of neonicotinoid seed treatments.

This postdoctoral associate position at Cornell University’s Department of Horticulture focuses on developing and evaluating non‑neonicotinoid seed‑applied protection strategies for early‑season pests in New York cropping systems. The role involves laboratory, greenhouse, controlled‑environment, and field experiments, seed coating formulation, data analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring of undergraduate assistants, and stakeholder engagement. A Ph.D. in a related field is required, and the position offers an annual salary of $63,480.

The Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University focuses on enhancing transport equity for seniors during rainy seasons. The fellow will conduct research on mobility resilience, barrier mitigation, adaptive station design, and paratransit system optimization. Responsibilities include leading research projects, conducting field surveys, collecting and analyzing data, developing models, and preparing academic papers and reports. Collaboration with government agencies, transport operators, and community stakeholders is required to support evidence‑based transport planning and policy recommendations.

A PhD position at Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on developing electrochemical systems for hydrogen storage in acetone/isopropanol. Responsibilities include material screening, setup optimization, and collaboration with academic/industrial partners. The role offers a structured doctoral program with salary benefits and is supervised by Prof. Simon Thiele.

This PhD project at the University of Dundee aims to develop nanobody-based tools to study plant parasite effector proteins during host interactions. The student will screen nanobodies, create assays, and use confocal microscopy to analyze effector delivery and localization. Supervised by Dr. Jorunn Bos and Prof. Paul Birch, candidates require a relevant Honours/Master's degree in plant sciences or a related field.

This postdoctoral fellowship at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Gainesville, Florida focuses on identifying genes and metabolites associated with resistance against pathogens and insect pests in sweetcorn and maize. The position involves designing experiments, analyzing biological and chemical data, and disseminating findings in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will receive a monthly stipend and contribute to developing new methods for controlling agricultural pests and diseases.

The University of Minnesota’s Project ELCII seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to support a federally funded, web-based software project teaching inference-making to kindergarteners through a multi-year randomized control trial. The role focuses on data management, analysis, and dissemination, with opportunities for independent scholarship and professional development under the supervision of Drs. Panayiota Kendeou and Kristen McMaster in the Department of Educational Psychology.

A fully funded PhD fellowship at Aarhus University's Faculty of Arts focusing on the differentiation of early childhood institutions in Denmark. The position is available for up to three years starting November 1, 2026.