Postdoctoral Fellow: Plant Microbiomes and Environmental Change, Indiana University

Postdoctoral
Position Details  

Title
Postdoctoral Fellow: Plant Microbiomes and Environmental Change, Indiana University

Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track

Department
IU Bloomington Biology

Position Summary

The Lennon lab (https://microbes.bio.indiana.edu/) seeks a postdoc to work on an NSF-funded project investigating how plant-associated microorganisms confer tolerance to environmental stressors (e.g., drought). Opportunity to work with existing comparative and experimental data sets. Ideal candidate will have experience with generating and analyzing microbiome data to test ecological and evolutionary concepts. The postdoc will work collaboratively with Dr. Jay T. Lennon (https://microbes.bio.indiana.edu/) and Dr. Jennifer Lau (https://www.laulab.com/) at Indiana University, Bloomington. Opportunities also exist to interact with Dr. Sarah Evans (https://saraheevanslab.weebly.com/) and other collaborators at Michigan State University. A Ph.D. is required by the start of appointment. The position is available for 12 months with expected renewal in subsequent years based on satisfactory performance. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2023 but negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits are included. To apply, please submit a letter of application, a C.V, statement of research interests, and the contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/17619. Best consideration for those applying prior to May 1, 2023. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Jay T. Lennon (lennonj@indiana.edu). 

Indiana University has a large and interactive group at the interface of ecology, evolution, and microbiology. Bloomington is situated in scenic, hilly southern Indiana, near several parks and wilderness areas. The cultural environment provided by the University is exceptionally rich in art, music, and theatre.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.

Basic Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required by the start of appointment.

Department Contact for Questions

Inquiries about the position can be directed to Jay Lennon (lennonj@indiana.edu). 

Additional Qualifications

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a C.V, statement of research interests, and the contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/17619. Best consideration for those applying prior to May 1, 2023. 

Salary and Rank
Commensurate with experience, with full benefits included.

Special Instructions
 

For Best Consideration Date
05/01/2023

Expected Start Date
07/01/2023

OAA #
IU-100368-2023

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research Agenda
  4. List Of References