About this role
# Department:
Botany & Plant Pathology
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Research
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Jared LeBoldus
541-737-1907
Job Summary:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR., invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed term Research Associate position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
This position exists to support genome-enabled research on Sphaerulina musiva and Populus. The incumbent will be responsible for using computational methods to study genome sequences to understand host parasite interactions in the Sphaerulina – Populus pathosystem.
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Uses computational methods to study genome sequences of fungi .
2. Uses computational methods to study genome sequences to understand gene expression in Populus .
3. Analyze data/ findings and contribute to publication material.
4. Mentor students
5. Assign tasks for student workers
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in a life science field.
- Strong wet-lab and bioinformatic research experience.
- Demonstrated productivity, capacity for independent research, and intellectual creativity.
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of/commitment to work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.
- Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.
- Research experience in microbiology, microbe–microbe interactions, plant–microbe interactions, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or cell biology.
- Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working collaboratively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
# Working Conditions/Schedule:
Work is performed primarily in laboratory and office settings on the Corvallis campus, with occasional greenhouse and field work. Involves handling fungal plant pathogens, laboratory chemicals, and equipment under standard biosafety and laboratory safety protocols. Regular Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility; occasional evening or weekend work may be needed for time-sensitive experiments. Occasional travel to scientific conferences and collaborator laboratories.
Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
# Anticipated Start Date:
2027-02-01
# Anticipated End Date:
2027-06-30
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .