microbe-plant-insect interactions PostDoc positions and fellowships

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Johnson Lab at Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences focusing on microbiome science and host-microbe interactions. The role involves studying how infant diets affect gut microbial metabolism through microbiome sequencing and metabolomics approaches.

The Ohio State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research on insect microbiomes and their role in insect developmental processes. The position involves generating and analyzing multi-omics data, guiding junior staff, and coauthoring manuscripts in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology.

Postdoctoral position in the Owens laboratory at The Rowland Institute at Harvard focusing on the ecological costs and evolutionary consequences of light pollution for nocturnal insects, involving field studies of fireflies and flying insect attraction to artificial light.

The PhD project focuses on developing and validating a substrate screening methodology for black soldier fly larvae using aquaculture sludge as a model waste stream. The candidate will refine knowledge of larval nutrient and physico‑chemical requirements, extend the method to diverse waste streams, and aim to improve resource use efficiency, reduce feed costs, and enhance circularity in the food system. The work is embedded in the Animal Nutrition chair at Wageningen University & Research under the supervision of Prof. Wouter Hendriks, with co‑supervision by Dr. Guido Bosch and Dr. Dennis Oonincx.

This PhD position at Delft University of Technology focuses on developing high‑resolution CFD models with adaptive grids to capture microclimate gradients from leaf to canopy scale in greenhouse horticulture. The researcher will integrate plant‑structure representations, mass fluxes of CO₂ and water vapor, and resistance analogies to link leaf‑scale turbulence to greenhouse‑scale climate models. Collaboration with experimental PhD candidates, postdocs, industry partners, and two supervisors (Marie‑Claire ten Veldhuis and Bas van de Wiel) is central to the project. The role offers a four‑year employment contract under the Dutch Universities Collective Labour Agreement, with salary progression, holiday allowance, and end‑of‑year bonus. Candidates must hold an MSc in applied physics, atmospheric science, or a related field, have experience with complex CFD simulations, be team‑oriented, and possess strong English communication skills.

This postdoctoral position at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp focuses on investigating whether plant pathogens such as Botrytis cinerea and Phytophthora infestans can evolve resistance or tolerance to microbial biocontrol agents like Aureobasidium pullulans and Pythium oligandrum. The role combines molecular, biochemical, microbiological, greenhouse, and small‑scale field experiments to study immune reactions and evolutionary responses under selection by biocontrol agents. The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, publish results, present at conferences, apply for grants, and supervise bachelor or master students.

The Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology supports postdoctoral researchers in discovering and formally describing Earth's animal species. Fellows receive comprehensive funding including stipend, benefits, research and travel allowances, and relocation support.

The Post-Doctoral Research Grant - Photofarm offers a 19-month fellowship at the University of Minho’s Center of MicroElectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho) in Braga, Portugal. The project focuses on developing photonic systems for agriculture to promote healthy soils and smart, sustainable farming. Fellows will conduct field sampling, laboratory physicochemical analysis, install and operate sensing equipment, process environmental data, and disseminate results through publications and outreach. Funding includes a monthly stipend of €1,901.00 plus social insurance benefits.