seed technology 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 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 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 position focuses on numerical weather prediction and data assimilation research for cirrus cloud modification under the UK ARIA program. The role involves collaborative work with Imperial College London and RIKEN's Data Assimilation Research Team, utilizing supercomputers like Fugaku to study climate cooling strategies.

The European Space Agency’s Advanced Concepts Team (ACT) offers a postdoctoral fellowship in computational bio-inspired modelling at its ESTEC site in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The fellow will develop mechanistic and computational models of biological structures, materials, and control systems, translating them into reusable design primitives for space engineering. Research focuses on soft robotics, neuro-inspired systems, plant-inspired root-like concepts, and seed dispersal mechanisms, using modern simulation tools such as MuJoCo, Isaac-based workflows, and differentiable physics engines. The position involves publishing results, collaborating with universities, and contributing to ESA’s long-term space exploration goals.

This postdoctoral position at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences focuses on investigating chromatin-related mechanisms of genome protection in seeds during maturation and early germination. The project involves molecular genetics, cell biology, epigenome profiling, and physiological assessment of seed viability. The candidate should have expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and plant developmental biology, along with strong communication skills in English.

The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will work on the Secure Encryption Key Exchange (SEKE) project within the Communications research group at the Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford. The role focuses on developing an eavesdropper detection system for optical communication links using noise statistics, building on a prior RF demonstrator. Responsibilities include designing and constructing an optical fibre link SEKE demonstrator, extending it to free‑space links, performing measurements, documenting results, and preparing scientific publications and patents. The position requires a PhD in communications engineering or a closely related field, a strong publication record, hands‑on experience with optical fibre and software‑defined radio systems, programming proficiency (e.g., Python, APIs, Jupyter), and excellent communication skills. Funded by a University Challenge Seed Fund grant, the appointment is fixed‑term until 29 February 2028.