Assistant Research Professor of Mushroom Science
| Company | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Location | State College, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agronomic Engineering, Plant Pathology, Horticulture or a related field is required
- At least 5 years’ experience with utilizing metagenomics to study the mushroom substrate microbiome
- A thorough understanding of the complex button mushroom production system
- Experience and the ability to work closely with commercial mushroom farms ranging from small, diversified specialty farms to large button mushroom operations
Responsibilities
- Provide service to the Pennsylvania mushroom industry by developing specialty mushroom programming
- Contribute to the button mushroom production industry needs
- Develop an externally funded research program focusing on utilizing molecular tools to investigate the role of microbial communities in mushroom primordia formation and maturation as well as disease susceptibility
- Teach a class on mushroom cultivation and contribute to the Mushroom Science and Technology undergraduate minor
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong potential for conducting and publishing innovative research
- Competitive for external research funding
- Excellence in microbiome studies and understanding of complex mushroom production systems
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity and equity
- Collaboration in research within and outside of their field