Fellow (Post Doc)

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University, Manhattan Campus. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on using gene editing and other molecular approaches to develop nematode resistance in soybean. The position will emphasize gene editing, molecular biology, and plant tissue culture, with opportunities to collaborate and publish across disciplines. Duties include :

• Design and execute experiments involving CRISPR / Cas9-based and other genome editing platforms in plants.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR / qPCR, sequencing, and gene expression analysis.
• Establish and maintain plant tissue culture systems, including transformation and regeneration protocols in soybean.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results to the research team and external collaborators.
• Contribute to writing manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals.
• Stay current with advances in plant biotechnology and propose innovative approaches for ongoing projects.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

About Us

The Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University comprises a large and varying group of scientists with excellent reputations in research, teaching, and extension. Our strengths are in applied plant pathology, microbiology, biosecurity, disease diagnosis, management, host-parasite resistance genetics, pathogen and microbe genetics and genomics, genomics and biotechnology. Additional information can be found at http : / / www.plantpath.k-state.edu. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the scenic tallgrass prairies of the Flint Hills of NE Kansas. Manhattan is 125 miles west of Kansas City and 50 miles west of Topeka. Kansas State University is the nation's first land-grant institution and currently enrolls ~24,000 students. Check the local Convention & Visitors Bureau website (http : / / www.manhattancvb.org / ) for more information.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site .

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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How to Apply

Please submit the following documents :

Application Window

Applications close on : October 20, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$47,500 - $60,000