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Post-doctoral Researcher
Job in
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, 37110, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Tennessee State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Agriculture / Farming, Biology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
A post-doctoral researcher position is available for a project focused on sustainable production practices in field-grown nursery crops. The role includes development of innovative micro-irrigation strategies, optimizing nutrient inputs, and integrated weed management practices for woody ornamental crop production. The successful candidate will be involved in field-based research in Tennessee nurseries, collaborate with faculty at Tennessee State University and partner universities, and participate in extension activities.
The position is grant-funded for a 2-year period.
- Conduct field-based research focused on plant responses to irrigation, fertilizers, and soil amendments
- Design, implementation, and management of experiments to evaluate plant growth, plant stress, soil moisture, soil nutrient status, and weed control efficacy
- Data collection, organization, and analysis using appropriate statistical methods
- Preparation of manuscripts to be submitted for peer-reviewed scientific journals, extension publications, and technical reports
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and extension meetings
- Assist with supervision of graduate students, interns and hourly employees in the program
- Assist with grant management
- Be able to operate a vehicle to collect samples from field studies
- Be able to operate farm equipment (tractors, planters, bush hog mowers, etc.) or willing to learn. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ph.D. in horticulture, agronomy, weed science, or related field
- Experience conducting field-based research in perennial woody crops (nursery or orchard) or agronomic crops
- Experience working with soil/plant/environmental monitoring tools (data loggers, sensors, associated software, etc.)
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and scientific writing skills including previously published articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tennessee Pesticide Applicator license
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel to research sites in Tennessee
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