We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work as part of a large, interdisciplinary project focused on climate change and cereal production systems in the Pacific Northwest, USA (www.reacchpna.org). In particular, the postdoctoral associate will work on modeling the impacts of biotic stressors on the growth and yield of cereal crops under projected climate change scenarios. Targeted biotic factors of interest include but are not limited to insect pests and diseases. The postdoc will be encouraged to develop experimental work in their areas of expertise to aid in the development of plant-insect or plant-disease models. The postdoc will work as part of the REACCH team to coordinate their efforts, and help the software team with the development of dynamic insect and disease models.
The position is for two years, renewable up to 3 years depending on availability of funding. Salary will be highly competitive. Desired qualifications • Ability to use models to explore plant-insect or plant-disease systems • Capacity to work with simulation models • Ability to work in a collaborative environment • Excellent analytical skills Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is identified For more information contact: Sanford Eigenbrode, [email protected], David Crowder [email protected], or Claudio Stöckle [email protected]
