Post-Doctoral Associate Blueberry Breeding and Genomics

Post-Doctoral Associate – Blueberry Breeding and Genomics

Job No: 540001;
Work Type:
Full Time;

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL).

This 12-month non-tenure-accruing post‑doctoral position is based in the Blueberry Breeding and Genomics Lab (Dr. Patricio Munoz) in the Horticultural Science Department, IFAS, University of Florida.

• Design and conduct multi‑environment field screening trials to characterize novel mutant lines.
• Perform marker‑trait association analyses using genome‑wide SNP datasets to identify and elucidate mutation induction mechanisms.
• Design metabolic profiling of tissue.
• Identify research opportunities related to tissue culture and cellular manipulation.
• Assist in developing haploid lines and screening somatic mutation accumulation during tissue culture.
• Apply analytical omics to enhance understanding of regeneration, differentiation, competence, and mutations.
• Prepare data reports, present results at scientific meetings, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant writing and support mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Mentor team members and students.

• Doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable).
• Experience with tissue culture experimentation.
• Strong team player willing to train junior scientists.
• Independent, self‑motivated, well‑organized, critical thinker.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to UF core values and the Land-Grant mission.
• Driver’s license to conduct open‑sun field trials.

• Experience with autotetraploid or polyploid plant genetics.
• Doctorate in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Horticulture, or a closely related field.
• Experience with field experimental design and phenotypic data collection in crop plants.
• Experience with fruit crops.

Commensurate with education and experience.

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