Postdoc: Grapevine Stress Physiology & Genetics

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applications for a doctoral-level research opportunity in Geneva, NY, with USDA-ARS. You will study grapevine stress responses, measure physiological traits such as leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence, and work across greenhouse and field sites.

The appointment focuses on physiological measurements, data analysis, and collaborative work with Cornell researchers. Fall 2026 start; full-time; US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.
• PhD with Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or related plant science disciplines.
• Experience or strong interest in plant stress physiology and breeding concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leaf gas exchange, plant water/nutrient hydraulics, and other physiological measurements in lab and field.
• Assist in controlled environment and field experiments to study grapevine stress responses.
• Document, analyze, and share research findings with USDA-ARS, Cornell University, and collaborators.

Skills

Plant physiology measurements

Leaf gas exchange

Chlorophyll fluorescence

Root system architecture

Laboratory and field work

Genetic/genomic analysis

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

LI-COR 6800XT

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applications for a doctoral-level research opportunity in Geneva, NY, with USDA-ARS. You will study grapevine stress responses, measure physiological traits such as leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence, and work across greenhouse and field sites.

The appointment focuses on physiological measurements, data analysis, and collaborative work with Cornell researchers. Fall 2026 start; full-time; US citizenship required.