This postdoctoral opportunity supports research on engineering soil and plant-associated microbiomes to benefit apple production systems. The research involves analyzing time-series microbiome data, modeling microbial community assembly, and studying environmental and soil health factors. The project encourages collaboration with ARS scientists, university biostatisticians, and extension agents to produce data that informs soil health best practices for growers.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields. The degree must have been earned within the past five years or anticipated by February 28, 2027.
