Postdoctoral Scholar Position: Molecular microbiology

Name of College/Department/School/Division: College of Agricultural
Sciences - Department of Botany and Plant Pathology

Location: Oregon State University - Corvallis, Oregon

Open and close dates:
August 18, 2025; Until filled (will begin reviewing applications
immediately).

Summary: (1.0 FTE; 12-months) The Weisberg lab studies microbial evolution
and the role of mobile genetic elements in plant-microbe interactions. The
lab is seeking apostdoctoral scholar to study the molecular mechanisms
restricting plasmid host range and to develop an approach to detect
plasmid transfer in native and synthetic microbial communities associated
with plants.  (see: https://weisberglab.com/?page_id=966,
https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0466 and
https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-micro-032521-022006).

The position provides a competitive stipend and health insurance
for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance
(https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs).

Required Qualifications:
1. PhD in a life science/computational field.
2. Strong wet-lab experimental research experience.
3. Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and
   intellectual creativity.
4. Be eligible for postdoctoral scholar support at OSU (see
   https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/appointment-and-recruitment).

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Research experience in microbiology, microbe-microbe interactions,
   plant-microbe interactions, molecular biology, genetics,
   biochemistry, or cell biology.
2. Commitment to promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
3. Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working collaboratively.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Can start by September 2025; but start date is negotiable.

Application Process: Please provide a single PDF (include your surname
and first initial in the file name) that includes a 1-page cover letter,
CV, and names and contact information for three references. Applications
and inquiries may be sent by email with subject line "PD scholar" to:

Alexandra Weisberg
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
(541) 737-7003
weisbeal@oregonstate.edu

"Weisberg, Alexandra J" <Alexandra.Weisberg@oregonstate.edu>

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