Anticipated Initial Appointment Period: May 19, 2025 - June 14, 2026Supervisor of position: James A. AndersonPercent Time: 100%Note: These are not positions to which permanent residency can be granted for international appointees.The successful candidate will lead the University of Minnesotaâ™s perennial grains breeding program, focusing on intermediate wheatgrass, perennial rye, and perennial wheat.  The candidate will design and implement appropriate breeding strategies, integrating modern genomic approaches where applicable and make breeding program decisions including crossing, selections, testing and evaluation and release of varietal candidates.  Post-Doctoral Associates conduct research and/or service that provides further development of career skills or