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
We believe diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. We value each individual’s contributions and respect the ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricable goals. Our lab aims to make science more inclusive of people of all identities.
Starting Salary: $57,500 with full benefits from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2026
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 is considered positively, but 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 ([email protected]) and title your email “Application for Maize Genetics and Breeding Postdoctoral Position”.
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
We believe diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. We value each individual’s contributions and respect the ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricable goals. Our lab aims to make science more inclusive of people of all identities.
Starting Salary: $57,500 with full benefits from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2026
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 is considered positively, but 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 ([email protected]) and title your email “Application for Maize Genetics and Breeding Postdoctoral Position”.
Postdoctoral Position in Synthetic Biology and Synthetic Communities of Diazotrophs Associated with Maize
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Jean-Michel Ané’s laboratory in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team studying nitrogen-fixing bacteria (diazotrophs) on maize roots. The postdoctoral researcher will be mentored directly by Dr. Jean-Michel Ané. The postdoctoral researcher will characterize the microbial community structure and functions on maize roots using metagenomics and synthetic communities. The researcher will also work on genetically improving diazotrophs using synthetic biology approaches.
The researcher will be involved in interdisciplinary collaborations nationally and internationally. We believe that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. We value each individual’s contributions and respect the profound ways in which their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricable goals. Our lab aims to make science more inclusive of people of all identities.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bacterial Genetics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. within the past 4 years. The successful candidates will have co-authored one or more peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals in microbiology, bacterial genetics, or synthetic biology. Candidates with experience in nitrogen fixation or plant-microbe interactions are encouraged to apply, but this expertise is not mandatory. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment, are essential.
Starting Salary: $57,500 with full benefits from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Anticipated Start Date: February 15, 2026
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, a CV, and 3 references by email to Dr. Jean-Michel Ané ([email protected]) and entitle your email “Application for Synthetic Biology & Synthetic Communities Postdoctoral Position”.
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Jean-Michel Ané’s laboratory in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team studying nitrogen-fixing bacteria (diazotrophs) on maize roots. The postdoctoral researcher will be mentored directly by Dr. Jean-Michel Ané. The postdoctoral researcher will characterize the microbial community structure and functions on maize roots using metagenomics and synthetic communities. The researcher will also work on genetically improving diazotrophs using synthetic biology approaches.
The researcher will be involved in interdisciplinary collaborations nationally and internationally. We believe that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. We value each individual’s contributions and respect the profound ways in which their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricable goals. Our lab aims to make science more inclusive of people of all identities.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bacterial Genetics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. within the past 4 years. The successful candidates will have co-authored one or more peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals in microbiology, bacterial genetics, or synthetic biology. Candidates with experience in nitrogen fixation or plant-microbe interactions are encouraged to apply, but this expertise is not mandatory. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment, are essential.
Starting Salary: $57,500 with full benefits from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Anticipated Start Date: February 15, 2026
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, a CV, and 3 references by email to Dr. Jean-Michel Ané ([email protected]) and entitle your email “Application for Synthetic Biology & Synthetic Communities Postdoctoral Position”.
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