Postdoctoral Scholar/ Del Castillo Lab | University of California Davis - Military Veterans

Postdoctoral Scholar/ Del Castillo Lab Position Overview: The current base pay range is $66,737- $80,034. Other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. The Del Castillo Lab (Greenhouse and Nursery Pathology lab) at UC Davis, focuses on research developing and improving sustainable solutions for disease control through studies of fungal and oomycete pathogens affecting greenhouse and nursery grown crops (ornamentals and vegetable transplants). We are seeking qualified applicants to work on the following areas of research: Molecular detection of oomycete plant pathogens from water samples (qPCR, RPA). Evaluate effect of best management practices on fungal and oomycete community composition. Characterization of fungal and oomycete populations associated to greenhouse and nursery California crops: i.e. pathogenicity, disease etiology, population structure. Disease diagnostics of greenhouse and nursery grown crops. The incumbent will have the opportunity to interact with growers, present at extension and scientific meetings, diagnose diseases of ornamental crops and develop molecular based tools for pathogen quantification. The Postdoc will also assist with activities related to lab management, training and supervision of other lab staff and stakeholders, and greenhouse trials. One year position with potential for renewal based on performance in Dr. Johanna Del Castillo Greenhouse and nursery pathology lab, at UC Davis (main campus). https://greenhousepathology.faculty.ucdavis.edu/ To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07028 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0b7911509070d84088962a09d70f7741