Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Horticulture (Flower Production)

University of Georgia; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Cassity-Duffey Organic Horticulture lab to study disease, pests, beneficials, and production practices for organic cut flower production. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary techniques across soil, pests, and disease, with extension on-farm and field work.

The candidate should hold a PhD in horticulture or related field and be willing to perform field and research farm activities.

Qualifications

• Must have PhD in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data and communicate results effectively.
• Experience with field and laboratory work is required.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory work (sample analysis, etc.) – 40% of duties.
• Writing for publication in scientific journals – 25%.
• Field work/greenhouse work and plot maintenance – 15%.
• Data collection/interpretation – 10%.
• Supervising undergraduate workers/technical staff – 5%.
• Other duties as assigned – 5%.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Verbal and written communication

Laboratory/field work

Education

PhD in horticulture or related field

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Cassity-Duffey Organic Horticulture lab to study disease, pests, beneficials, and production practices for organic cut flower production. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary techniques across soil, pests, and disease, with extension on-farm and field work.

The candidate should hold a PhD in horticulture or related field and be willing to perform field and research farm activities.