Post Doctoral

Position Title

Post Doctoral Researcher – Onion Breeding and Genetics Program

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

Plant and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences College

Christopher Cramer, , cscramer

Target Annual Salary: $55,000. Full‑time, 1.0 FTE. Standard schedule (Monday‑Friday, 8:00‑17:00). 2‑year appointment contingent upon external funding.

The Onion Breeding and Genetics Research Program at NMSU seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work on several research projects and manage day‑to‑day program operations.

• Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Oversee and conduct research activities across multiple projects.
• Assist in technical support for delegated projects.
• Create new funding opportunities by preparing and submitting proposals to national agencies.
• Manage program operations, including growing onions for bulb and seed production, managing physical and financial resources, and supervising student employees.
• Collect data, perform statistical analysis, prepare manuscripts, project reports, and grant proposals.
• Work in both field and laboratory settings under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Cramer.

• Required Education
  :
  Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Required Experience
  :
  None required.
• Salary
  : $55,000 per year.
• Contingent Funding
  :
  Position contingent upon external funding.

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Genetics, Crop Production, Plant Physiology, or Plant Pathology.
• Experience with plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, crop production, and statistical analysis.
• Experience working in field and laboratory settings.
• Experience with student supervision and management.
• Computer knowledge and SAS programming skills.
• Excellent writing, data presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish (moderate to fluent).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.

• Field conditions can be hot, cold, dry, wet, and/or dirty; remote work not available.
• Requires substantial physical effort; lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Exposure to sun and other hazards; basic safety precautions required.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factors.