Experience in conducting plant science research is required. This position will be initially for 1 year and could be extended depending on funding availability and the performance of the postdoctoral associate.Ĭommensurate with Education and ExperienceĪ PhD in plant pathology, microbiology, horticulture, plant science, or related disciplines is required. The postdoc is expected to publish results in refereed journals. Regular reporting to funding agencies is required. In addition, the postdoc will be given the opportunity to be exposed in extension activities including presenting at grower workshops, seminars, and field days. The Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) of the University of Florida in Homestead, Florida is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work on a project to study soil salinity impacts on vegetable crops and diseases.ĭuties and Responsibilities: The candidate will conduct research to determine the impacts of soil salinity on vegetable diseases, evaluate chemical and biological inducers for their potential to mitigate impact of salinity and the diseases, and investigate the mechanisms of increased resistance to salinity and diseases by the inducers. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 35 or the Florida Relay System at 80 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. We strongly encourage historically underrepresented groups to apply. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Inclusive excellence is the active process of including and respecting everyone as we strive for excellence and equitable outcomes in all we do at the University of Florida. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment of inclusive excellence that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression.