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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to research innovative biological control strategies for managing the North American beech leaf nematode. The scholar will lead or coordinate studies using naturally occurring bacteria from areas affected by Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to suppress

Litylenchus crenatae ssp. mccannii

(Lcm) nematode populations. Additionally, the scholar will test our collection of bacterial pathogens for nematocidal activity against Lcm.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will:

Will isolate bacteria from infected Lcm, assess the impact of isolated bacterial strains on Lcm nematodes through in-vitro assays, and identify bacteria deleterious to Lcm. Conduct in-situ greenhouse assays. Evaluate the off-target effects of these bacteria on non-parasitic nematodes and other forest insects, such as caterpillars. Plan, conduct, and analyze research. Synthesize data, prepare scientific manuscripts, and present research results at local and national scientific conferences. Assist in training graduate and undergraduate researchers. Gain experience in grant project management.

This position requires a PhD in nematology (preferred), plant pathology, microbiology, microbial ecology, or a related field. Competitive candidates must have significant experience working with plant-parasitic nematodes, sequence analysis, and microbiology, along with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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