Environmental and cultural conditions optimization
This position focuses on research to produce high-quality, flavorful strawberry fruit under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems
Job Summary
This position focuses on research to produce high-quality, flavorful strawberry fruit under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems.
Research activities will be conducted primarily in growth chambers to evaluate multiple strawberry genotypes and optimize environmental conditions.
This project represents a collaborative research effort involving scientists from The Ohio State University and USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Matching Summary
This position focuses on research to produce high-quality, flavorful strawberry fruit under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
controlled environment agriculture systems
strawberry physiology and fruit quality
environmental and cultural conditions optimization
leaf gas exchange measurements
hydroponic crop production
Nice-to-have
flavor research and education center
horticulture genetics and genomics teams
postharvest technology or fruit quality evaluation
Key Requirements
PhD in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, Agronomy, Horticultural Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of whole-plant physiology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team