Postdoctoral Associate

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $50,299.72 - $176,206.72; bonus/equity: not ...
Plant science laboratory experience
Multidisciplinary approaches
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis
The Farcuh Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the impact of preharvest and postharvest hormonal treatments on apple fruit quality and physiological disorders

Job Summary

  • The Farcuh Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the impact of preharvest and postharvest hormonal treatments on apple fruit quality and physiological disorders.
  • Responsibilities include designing experiments, performing metabolic and transcriptomic analyses, conducting biochemical assays, operating scientific equipment, and analyzing fruit quality data.
  • The position offers opportunities for publishing research, presenting at scientific meetings, supervising trainees, and developing grant writing skills.

Matching Summary

The Farcuh Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the impact of preharvest and postharvest hormonal treatments on apple fruit quality and physiological disorders.

Salary

Base: $50,299.72 - $176,206.72; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plant science laboratory experience
  • multidisciplinary approaches
  • transcriptome and metabolome analysis
  • fruit quality physicochemical analyses
  • statistical analysis
  • peer-reviewed journal articles

Nice-to-have

  • self-driven individual
  • innovative/insightful research
  • critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • grantmanship skills development

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in plant biology or related field
  • US driver's license
  • Must be able to work in uncertain weather conditions
  • Ability to lift and carry 25lbs

Work Rights

Not specified

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