Plant Pathology Department, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210
Supervisor: Dr. Ye Xia, Associate Professor
https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/ye-xia
Position Description: Conducts projects using a wide range of approaches in biochemistry, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, metabolomics, and cell biology; studies plant immunity against diverse pathogens and improvement of plant immunity and yield through beneficial microbes from phytobiome by using Arabidopsis and other plants, such as tomato; prepares manuscripts and writes reports; supervises and guides undergraduates in technique/skill training and conducting experiments.
Education requirement: Master’s Degree in Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics.
Experience Desired: Knowledge and skills in plant immunity, microbial pathogenesis, beneficial microbes, plant-microbe interaction, genomics, phytobiome-related study, and evidence of accomplishment in conducting scientific research. Techniques/skills in plant pathology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Excellent English communication, reading, and writing skills. Requires successful completion of a criminal background check.
English proficiency: Test (TOEFL or IELTS) is required for non-native English-speaking international applicants. GRE is optional for all students.
Benefits: Professional training, tuition waiver, and full stipend.
Applications: Submit the complete application in single one PDF including (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information of three references to:
Dr. Ye Xia (xia.374@osu.edu).
The deadline for full consideration for the enrollment of Fall 2024 will be March 8th, 2024. Review of applications will begin the right way and continue until a successful candidate is identified.
Please review https://plantpath.osu.edu/futurestudents/graduate for more details about the application process.
