Post-Doctoral Fellow — Phenotyping & UAV Research

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Precision Horticulture Program, within CAES-Horticulture, to lead research using high-throughput phenotyping platforms and drone-based data. The role involves coordinating phenotyping activities, maintaining equipment, and delivering breeder-ready phenotypic products.

Open to qualified applicants with strong data analysis, collaboration, and scientific communication skills, starting 10/01/2026. Located in the Tifton Area, GA.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-throughput phenotyping platforms and data workflows.
• Strong collaboration across researchers and disciplines.
• Ability to interpret phenotypic datasets for breeding programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct research using DASH and BenchBot platforms.
• Develop standardized phenotyping data collection protocols and QA/QC procedures.
• Process and interpret phenotypic data; deliver breeder-ready products.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Research communication

Geospatial data handling

Tools

DASH platform

BenchBot

High-throughput phenotyping

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Precision Horticulture Program, within CAES-Horticulture, to lead research using high-throughput phenotyping platforms and drone-based data. The role involves coordinating phenotyping activities, maintaining equipment, and delivering breeder-ready phenotypic products.

Open to qualified applicants with strong data analysis, collaboration, and scientific communication skills, starting 10/01/2026. Located in the Tifton Area, GA.