Position Requirements: A Ph.D. in plant pathology, microbiology, or related discipline; demonstrated research skills in microbiology and molecular tools such as metagenomics and bioinformatics; excellent written communication skills; and a desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team. The initial appointment is for one year; renewal for additional years is likely pending satisfactory performance. Position Duties: A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to research soil microbiomes of urban landscapes and turfgrass sites. The USDA-funded project’s primary objectives are to study how soil microbiomes respond to pesticide applications and how the potential changes impact suppr