Postdoc for Developing Methods to Detect Tree Pests and Pathogens in Environmental Dna, 80-100%

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Birmensdorf, Schweiz Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL Vollzeit

Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL

The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.

The WSL group Phytopathology is part of the Research Unit Forest Health and Biotic Interactions and investigates fungal diseases of forest trees with particular emphasis on invasive pathogens. Within the European project Forsaid “Forest surveillance with artificial intelligence and digital technologies“, we offer a **two-year** position, starting in **March 2025** or by agreement, as a

**PostDoc for developing methods to detect tree pests and pathogens in environmental DNA, 80-100% (f/m/d)**:
Invasive pests and pathogens are a growing concern for forest worldwide. An early detection of such organisms significantly increases chances to prevent and contain the damage they may cause. In this project you will develop, validate, and implement diagnostic protocols to identify the emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis and the chestnut blight fungus Cryphonectria parasitica in insect trap liquid and water running down from tree stems using quantitative PCR, droplet digital PCR and metabarcoding. Planned work also includes field visits in Europe for collection of eDNA samples to validate and test the developed approaches, in collaboration with partners of the Forest Entomology group at WSL and with international researchers.

In the Phytopathology group, you can expect a dynamic research team of established and young scientists as well as highly qualified lab technicians working together to study native and exotic pathogens of forest and ornamental woody plants in changing environments. We operate fully equipped, state-of-the-art microbiology and molecular laboratories and biosafety level 2 and 3 greenhouses, which will be used to conduct the experimental part of this project.

You have a PhD in natural sciences with a background in forest pathology and entomology. You have proven experience in working with environmental DNA, using molecular techniques, and the analysis of genetic data, preferably with R. You can translate your results on early detection strategies in nurseries, urban trees, or forest stands into recommendations for practical phytosanitary solutions. You have demonstrated your ability to carry out research projects efficiently, including the publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You have good oral and written skills in English. Futhermore you are enthusiastic, proactive and highly motivated.

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