Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Plant Sciences

Controlled Environment Fruit Physiology and Biochemistry

POSITION: A postdoctoral research associate position in Controlled Environment Fruit Physiology and Biochemistry is available in Tabibul Islam's laboratory at the University of Tennessee in the Department of Plant Sciences. The successful candidate will employ cutting-edge interdisciplinary approaches, including plant physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and multi-omics techniques, to elucidate the plant stress tolerance mechanism, improve resource use efficiency, and study photoperiod-temperature interaction in flowering and fruit development in different fruit crops, including strawberries.

LOCATION: Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will:

• Develop and test hypotheses related to biostimulants mediated plant biotic and abiotic stress tolerances, improving resource use efficiency.
• Perform photoperiod-temperature interaction studies to characterize physiological, biochemical, and molecular regulations of strawberry flowering and fruit development.
• Design and conduct research experiments, analyze data, and summarize the results.
• Contribute to scientific publications and conferences.
• Mentor graduate/undergraduate researchers.
• Work closely with the principal investigator to execute research objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Plant Biology or related fields is required. The successful candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience (e.g., publications) in CEA, plant molecular biology, and biochemistry. Experience in plant stress physiology is highly desirable. The appointment is available from August 15, 2024. Continuation of this position is contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is based on experience and qualifications according to UT policy. In addition, UT provides an excellent fringe benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply at http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/ by submitting 1) a cover letter that includes research experience, interests, and possible starting date, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references.