Oregon State University · Department of Crop and Soil Science, College of Agricultural Sciences
Postdoctoral Scholar in Seed Production Systems at Oregon State University
- Deadline
- 20 days left
- Level
- Post-doctorate
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
This is a paid two-year full-time postdoctoral position at Oregon State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Science in Corvallis. The salary is covered, but the amount is not disclosed. It is aimed at applicants with a Ph.D. in agronomy, crop science, or a closely related field, plus demonstrated field research experience in seed production systems, and applications must be emailed to Dr. Juliana Espíndola by December 1, 2026.
Verified on 27 October 2026
Oregon State University is hiring a researcher with a Ph.D. in agronomy for a two-year position in Corvallis. This full-time paid contract requires field research experience, and the deadline for applications is December 1, 2026. Applications close on 1 December 2026, that is in 20 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Permis de conduire requis ou capacité à l'obtenir
“Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one within the first three months of employment.”
Doctorat requis
“Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a closely related discipline with a strong background in crop production and management. The degree must be completed before the appointment begins.”
Expérience en recherche agronomique de terrain
“Demonstrated experience conducting agronomic field research, including experimental design, field trial establishment, and data collection.”
Mode de candidature
“Submit applications by email to: Dr. Juliana Espíndola Email: espindola.juliana@oregonstate.edu Subject Line: Postdoctoral Scholar Application, Seed Production Systems”
Assets
Expérience préférée avec hairy vetch et techniques de phénotypage
“Preferred Qualifications: Research experience with hairy vetch or other grass and legume seed production systems, ... Experience with field phenotyping and digital imaging technologies, including RGB imaging, multispectral imaging, UAVs, or computer vision applications for crop evaluation.”
Watch points
Durée et prolongation de l'emploi
“This is a two-year position. Extension beyond the initial appointment will depend on the availability of additional funding.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap here is “two years”: the contract exists, but what comes after depends on additional funding, so this should be approached as a short-horizon research appointment, not a stable long-term path. The application file has to show that you can run a trial end to end, from experimental design to data collection and field establishment. The cover letter also needs to make your ability to handle fieldwork and a flexible schedule visible, because those are practical constraints as much as scientific ones. The right move is to send a one-page cover letter that clearly connects your field trials, technical skills, and operational autonomy to this position, using the requested email subject line.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open
Salary and benefits
- SalaryPoste à temps plein (1.0 FTE) sur deux ans, montant non précisé dans le document
Countries covered
The position is open to candidates who meet the Ph.D. and field-research requirements. The deciding factor is the ability to handle the role in the field: the Ph.D. must be completed before appointment, a driver’s license is required or must be obtainable within three months, and the schedule must accommodate outdoor work with flexibility during the season.
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- Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)Describe your research background, experience with agronomic field experiments and seed production systems, relevant technical skills, and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae (CV)Include educational background, research experience, scientific publications, awards, and relevant technical skills
- Professional References (three)Names, affiliations, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
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