seed pathogens 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.

This postdoctoral position focuses on studying turfgrass pathogens through laboratory-based research on fungicide resistance, host–pathogen interactions, and disease resistance mechanisms. The successful candidate will employ omics approaches such as genomics and transcriptomics, coupled with bioinformatics analyses, to elucidate pathogen biology and resistance pathways. Responsibilities include experimental design, data collection and analysis, microscopy work, and contributing to scientific publications and collaborative projects. The role is based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, under the supervision of Dr. Ruying Wang.

The Postdoctoral Associate position in Duke University's Integrative Immunobiology department focuses on studying bacteriophages and their role in controlling intestinal microbiota. The Valdivia laboratory investigates how obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens manipulate host cellular functions to cause disease, with particular emphasis on impacts to the female reproductive system. The fellow will conduct experimental research using advanced microbiological and molecular techniques to elucidate host‑pathogen and host‑commensal interactions. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to translational research aimed at developing strategies to mitigate infection‑related damage, within a collaborative and inclusive academic environment that values diversity and innovation.

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZB) are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for the FWO-SBO funded project ANTICIPATE. This interdisciplinary project aims to strengthen pandemic preparedness by developing AI-driven tools and epidemiological models to detect novel pathogens early and support hospitals in mitigating pandemic impacts. The PhD candidate will evaluate an extraction procedure and genomic diagnostic platform for detecting respiratory pathogens.

This postdoctoral fellowship in the Bosmann Laboratory at Boston University focuses on immunology and host–pathogen interactions, particularly bacterial polyphosphates in mucosal immunity at gut and lung barriers. Projects explore IBD-related immunity, pneumonia and sepsis, using mouse models, single‑cell transcriptomics, phospho‑proteomics, and cytokine signaling. Candidates will investigate innate immune cells such as macrophages, neutrophils, and T cells, and work with pathogens including E. coli, S. pneumoniae, and Legionella spp.

This doctoral fellow position at Ghent University focuses on investigating molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogens, specifically studying type III secretion system effector proteins and their chaperones using genetic and proteomics approaches to understand bacterial virulence programs.

The postdoctoral position in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Southern Denmark focuses on investigating the molecular basis and dynamics of antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative pathogens' response to membrane stress. The successful candidate will employ advanced bacterial functional genetic screens, -Omics approaches, and live-cell imaging to elucidate mechanisms in Acinetobacter baumannii. The role involves working within Assistant Professor Lin Lin’s research group, which studies bacterial social interactions under stress conditions, and requires a PhD in molecular microbiology with expertise in bacterial genetic engineering, functional screening, transcriptomic/proteomic analysis, and preferably microfluidics experience.

This postdoctoral fellowship at the Paul Scherrer Institute focuses on experimental research into aerosol-cloud interactions, a critical process in atmospheric science and climate modeling. The successful candidate will design and build a lightweight cloud water sampler and a system for dispersing mineral dust to study ice nucleation processes. Responsibilities include conducting chemical analyses of cloud water and ice samples, participating in cloud-seeding field campaigns, publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international conferences, and assisting in the supervision of PhD students. The position offers a two-year contract, access to PSI's cutting-edge facilities, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

This PhD project combines genomic and molecular techniques to study how opportunistic bacterial pathogens adapt to clinical and agricultural environments through inter-bacterial competition. Supervised by Professors Coulthurst and Holden, the work aims to identify genes and proteins critical for bacterial fitness, advancing understanding of pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance. Training includes cutting-edge genomics, genetic, and biochemical methods.

This PhD project investigates how Pseudomonas aeruginosa senses environmental cues to modulate virulence, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial resistance. The student will analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic data to understand bacterial-environment interactions, including host-derived signals and temperature effects on gene regulation. Training in omics technologies, bacterial phenotyping, and in vivo infection models will be provided, with aims to advance understanding of bacterial adaptation and inform clinical/industrial applications.