Postdoctoral Scholar - Computational Plant Immunity and Receptor Engineering

Gitta Coaker’s Research Group, University of California, Davis

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research program focused on immune receptor engineering and spatial analyses of plant pathogens interactions using computational and imaging approaches. The position will involve integration of molecular, imaging, and computational approaches. Relevant publications from the laboratory include Nature Plants(2025, PMID: ), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024, PMID: ), and Cell Reports(2023, PMID: ).

Gitta Coaker Lab website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• No more than two years employment post-Ph.D.
• Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field
• Strong background in genomics and/or computational biology
• First author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred

The position is initially available for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Salary is based on the University of California postdoctoral salary scale (https://). The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836 US Dollars/year.

Review of applications will end June 1, 2026.

Please submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests (~1 page), and contact information for three references to glcoaker. The research statement should describe your previous work, how your expertise aligns with ongoing research in the lab, and potential future research directions.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.