Description
Postdoctoral Position in Maize Genetics and Breeding to Improve Biological Nitrogen Fixation
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Jean-Michel Ané’s laboratory (http://anelab.wisc.edu/) in the departments of Bacteriology and Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team studying the plant genetic basis of nitrogen fixation in the mucilage produced by maize aerial roots. The postdoctoral researcher will characterize maize genes controlling the trait using genetics and genomics. The researcher will also be involved in breeding approaches. This project is a close collaboration with Dr. Natalia de Leon at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Dr. Jason Wallace at the University of Georgia.
For more information on the scientific background, please read:
- https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2006352
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360138519303292
- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.977056/full
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Starting Salary: $57,500 with full benefits from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2026
Requirements
Requirements: A Ph.D. in Plant Genetics and/or Plant Breeding, or related fields, is required. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. within the past 4 years. The successful candidate will have co-authored one or more peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals in plant genetics and/or plant breeding. Candidates with experience in maize genetics and breeding are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience in plant-microbe interactions will be considered positively, but is not required. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment, are essential.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, a full CV, and 3 references to Dr. Jean-Michel Ané (jeanmichel.ane@wisc.edu) and entitle your email “Application for Maize Genetics and Breeding Postdoctoral Position”.
