Postdoctoral Associate at CAES: A Post-Doctoral position is available at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is funded through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant focused on testing novel nanocomposites using Phosphorus from agricultural wastes, particularly animal bones and manures, on plant health and the phytobiome.
Designation: Postdoctoral Scientist
Research Area: Testing novel nanocomposites using Phosphorus from agricultural wastes, impact on plant health and the phytobiome. Collaboration with the University of Delaware and National Research Council of Italy on material development. Soil and rhizosphere microbiome characterization using molecular techniques, greenhouse and field studies with various plant species, and evaluation of soil impacts.
Location: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Familiarity with molecular techniques related to soil microbiome characterization
- Experience in plant growth under greenhouse and field conditions
- Proficiency in extraction/digestion procedures
- Desirable skills in analytical instrumentation (ICP-MS, GC-MS/LC-MS) and electron microscopy
Job Description: The hired Post-Doctoral Scientist will collaborate with CAES staff to test novel nanocomposites in greenhouse and field studies. The role involves working with a variety of plant species, conducting soil and rhizosphere microbiome characterization using molecular techniques, and evaluating the impact on plant health and the environment. Experience in extraction/digestion procedures, analytical instrumentation, and electron microscopy is desirable. The position is for a duration of 2.25 years, starting as early as 5/1/2024, with a starting salary of $55,592/yr. and includes medical and dental benefits.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following by 2/15/2024:
- Resume/C.V.
- Cover letter summarizing qualifications
- Graduate transcripts
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 2 references
Applications can be sent to either:
- Jason C. White, Ph.D., Director, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, tel. 203-974-8440, fax. 203-974-8502, Jason.White@ct.gov
- Blaire Steven, Ph.D., The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, blaire.steven@ct.gov
Last Date for Apply: 15 April 2024
About Us: Founded in 1875, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) is a state-supported institution dedicated to basic and applied research that supports plant, environmental, and human health. Over eighty full-time researchers work at the main campus in New Haven, a 75-acre research farm in nearby Hamden, and at two satellite farms and laboratory facilities. CAES fosters a highly collaborative and collegial research environment and maintains close ties to nearby academic institutions, including Yale University and the University of Connecticut.
