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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - UTK

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university of tennesseeKnoxville, TNtoday

$59,000 - $62,000

Occupations

BiologistsSoil and Plant ScientistsBiological Scientists, All Other

Industries

Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesJunior Colleges
Postdoctoral Research FellowThe Suissa lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the lab. This 2-year, full-time position will focus on the hydraulics of seed-free plants, with an emphasis on mechanisms of drought tolerance. The successful candidate will take a leading role in advancing research on vulnerability to drought-induced embolism and vascular architecture in seed-free plants. This work will integrate physiological and anatomical approaches to address fundamental questions in plant function and evolution. The fellow will be expected to drive projects toward publication, contribute to grant development, and actively engage with the broader EEB community.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead research on vascular evolution in seed-free plants
  • Conduct anatomical analyses on vascular structure.
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Present research at national and international conferences.
  • Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: PhD in plant anatomy, evolution, ecophysiology, botany, or related field. Strong background in anatomy, physiology, or hydraulics. Experience with estimating vulnerability to drought-induced embolism (preferred using the optical vulnerability method).Proficient in statistical analyses and data visualization, using R or a related language. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience gained from a PhD in the related fields is sufficient for the position. Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TNOnsiteCompensation and Benefits
Anticipated hiring range: $59,000 - $62,000 Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions: To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. Resume/CVCover LetterList of 3 professional references
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$59,000 - $62,000

Location

Knoxville, TN

Occupation

Biologists

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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