College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

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Type of Position:

Research No

Job Type:

Regular No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

 

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Department:

Plant Pathologist * Field Crop Disease Specialist

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture seeks qualified candidates for the Postdoctoral Associate position, which is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track position with 100% research responsibilities. The potential for renewal beyond the initial twelve-month appointment period is contingent upon the availability of funds.

The Postdoctoral Associate will take an active part in the National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NMPTI) for cotton disease management. The postdoctoral associate will be actively involved in collaboration with multiple laboratories in the southern Cotton belt processing samples from spore traps, summarizing data, and assisting with model development that may predict disease. The candidate will be responsible for processing and analyzing pathogen levels using molecular diagnostics, modeling pathogen epidemics, and writing manuscripts related to target spot and areolate mildew.

The position will be remote located in East Lansing, Michigan and it will be co-directed with Dr. Alejandro Rojas and Dr. Terry Spurlock. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Plant pathology or a related field at the commencement of the position. Candidates with a background in plant pathology, molecular diagnostics, and preferably epidemiology and management research, expertise in long-term ecological data analytics and modeling, and proficiency in statistical analysis are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in these areas.

Qualifications:

• A successful candidate will have recent Ph.D. level training in plant pathology, mycology, or related fields with the demonstrated potential to integrate experimental and analytical data for model development.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are required.
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistical techniques applied in analyzing big data.

Additional Information:

For assistance, or to provide additional documentation after submitting your resume, please email humanresources@uada.edu 

Commensurate with education and experience Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Terry Spurlock
Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Cell: (501) 412-7983

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

 

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

 

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

 

 

*******************************************************Message from Hiring Faculty Member********************************************************************

 

Hi everyone,

I am seeking a postdoc to work on Cotton NPMTI for diagnostic development and disease modeling for the fungal diseases target spot and areolate mildew.  The position description and application will be through the University of Arkansas (UARK) system: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Post-Doctoral-Fellow_R0046532, but the position will be here at Michigan State. Please pass this around and for more information please contact me (Alejandro) at rojasfle@msu.edu

Thanks,
Alejandro