Three Postdoctoral Fellow Positions: The Departments of Crop Sciences and Plant Biology at the University of Illinois, in collaboration with the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit of the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Urbana, IL, are inviting applications for three postdoctoral research fellow positions. These positions offer exciting opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research in crop physiology, data integration, and ecosystem biogeochemistry.
Three Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Plant and Ecosystem Sciences
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellows
Research Area: Plant and Ecosystem Sciences
Location: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Crop Physiology:
- PhD in Plant Sciences or a related discipline.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Temporal and Spatial Data Integration:
- PhD in Geography, Computer Science, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Plant Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ecosystem Biogeochemistry:
- PhD in Plant Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Limited to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).
Job Description:
- Crop Physiology: Investigate mechanistic understanding of genetically improved crop responses to variable and extreme growth environments, funded by the Realizing Improved Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project.
- Temporal and Spatial Data Integration: Integrate lidar, thermal, and spectroscopic data to advance understanding of crop-environment interactions, also funded by the RIPE project.
- Ecosystem Biogeochemistry: Focus on biogeochemical cycling and energy fluxes in Midwestern managed agroecosystems, funded by the USDA-ARS.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a completed application (cover letter and CV) via email to Dr. Carl Bernacchi at bernacch@illinois.edu. Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the search will remain open until filled.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and contribute to impactful research in plant and ecosystem sciences at the University of Illinois! Apply now!
