Postdoctoral Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms, Ithaca, NY

Postdoctoral Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms: Join our team and explore the molecular mechanisms behind the development and functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about studying the complex interactions between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi at the molecular level.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Molecular mechanisms of development and functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Research area: Molecular mechanisms of development and functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses

Location: Ithaca, NY

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Plant biology or a relevant discipline
• Extensive list of publications
• Expertise in molecular biology, genetics and/or biochemistry
• Background in membrane transport, plant cell biology or plant-fungal interactions is an advantage

Job description:
The successful applicants will work on two postdoc positions:

1. Investigation of the genetic program for endosymbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
2. Investigation of phosphate transporters and molecular mechanisms regulating symbiotic maintenance.

The research is carried out in collaboration with Medicago truncatula and Brachypodium distachyon and uses a combination of genetic, genomic, biochemical and cell imaging techniques.

How to apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume, a statement of research interests including relevant experience, and the contact information of three referees to Maria J. Harrison at mjh78@cornell.edu.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

Salary: $55,500 – $68,000

We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who are passionate about unravelling the mysteries of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses and contributing to groundbreaking research in this field. Apply now and join our dynamic team at the Boyce Thompson Institute, a nonprofit research institute of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

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