Post-Doctoral Associate-Ad-Nankar

Posting Number:

G/R30476P

Working Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate-Ad-Nankar

Department:

CAES-Horticulture

About the University of Georgia:

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The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

09/15/2025

Posting Date:

07/25/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include your Resume/CV & Evidence of Degree.

Location of Vacancy:

Tifton Area

EOO Statement:

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Field – Lead multi‑location snapbean variety trial to characterize horticultural traits and identify promising breeding lines for evaluation across Southeast US (50%).
• Greenhouse – Lead trichome characterization in pepper and tomato in relation to host resistance; assist collaborators with whitefly and other insect screening (20%).
• Laboratory – Assist in post‑harvest fruit quality analysis and collaborate with internal and external partners (15%).
• Write peer‑reviewed publications, participate in grant proposal preparation, supervise graduate/undergraduate students, and oversee seasonal worker research activities in lab, greenhouse, and field setups (10%).
• Perform assigned tasks as necessary (5%).

Classification

Title:

Post‑Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Position Summary:

• Lead plant breeding and pre‑breeding research in a start‑up setting that is relatively new and demanding.
• Strong knowledge of breeding methods used in vegetable breeding.
• Operate analytical biochemistry, molecular biology, and high‑throughput phenotyping equipment and tools.
• Apply statistical principles and analyses to breeding research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Show interest in collaborative research and ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Obtain driving license and operate a vehicle.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding or an equivalent topic.
• Prior experience in pre‑ and post‑harvest biochemistry and physiology, electron microscopy, pre‑breeding, genomic selection, disease resistance screening, and wet‑lab research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Proficiency in script writing using Python or R.
• Experien…