Postharvest Pathology Postdoc: Grape Disease & Quality

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Parlier (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service invites applications for a one‑year postdoctoral fellowship in Parlier, California, focusing on postharvest disease management of fresh fruit. The project examines gray mold resistance in table grape lines and develops high‑throughput phenotyping and screening methods.

The fellow will test preharvest and postharvest treatments, perform data analysis, and contribute to plans that support industry resilience and export opportunities. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD or in‑progress with PhD close to completion in a relevant field.
• Select "Plant Science" if degree is Plant Pathology; Plant Science includes Plant Pathology.
• Strong experience in plant pathology and postharvest disease management desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on postharvest disease management and quality in fresh fruits.
• Develop scalable, high‑throughput phenotyping methods to assess susceptibility.
• Evaluate preharvest and postharvest treatments for disease control in fresh fruit.

Skills

Postdoctoral research

Plant pathology

High-throughput phenotyping

Data analysis

Sample management

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service invites applications for a one‑year postdoctoral fellowship in Parlier, California, focusing on postharvest disease management of fresh fruit. The project examines gray mold resistance in table grape lines and develops high‑throughput phenotyping and screening methods.

The fellow will test preharvest and postharvest treatments, perform data analysis, and contribute to plans that support industry resilience and export opportunities. U.S.