Postdoctoral Researcher: Organic Onion Breeding & Genetics

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico State University Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral researcher to contribute to an Onion Breeding and Genetics program focused on organic growing conditions. The role involves evaluating cultivars for yield and pest resistance and coordinating seed production and thrips monitoring.

The successful candidate will work under Dr. Christopher Cramer in a collaborative team, with responsibilities spanning field and lab work, data analysis, manuscript

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in crop production or entomology.
• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Production, or Entomology preferred.
• Experience with crop production, entomology, and statistical analysis.
• Experience supervising students and managing projects.
• Excellent writing and data presentation skills.
• Spanish language ability helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead onion breeding and genetics research projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations and resources for the projects.
• Supervise student employees and mentor graduate students.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals; present results.

Skills

Entomology

Crop Production

Statistical Analysis

Student supervision

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Ph.D. in Agronomy

Ph.D. in Entomology

Tools

Statistics software

Data analysis

Job description

The New Mexico State University Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral researcher to contribute to an Onion Breeding and Genetics program focused on organic growing conditions. The role involves evaluating cultivars for yield and pest resistance and coordinating seed production and thrips monitoring.

The successful candidate will work under Dr. Christopher Cramer in a collaborative team, with responsibilities spanning field and lab work, data analysis, manuscript