Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - UTK
About The Position
The Suissa lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the lab. This 2-year, full-time position will focus on the hydraulics of seed-free plants, with an emphasis on mechanisms of drought tolerance. The successful candidate will take a leading role in advancing research on vulnerability to drought-induced embolism and vascular architecture in seed-free plants. This work will integrate physiological and anatomical approaches to address fundamental questions in plant function and evolution. The fellow will be expected to drive projects toward publication, contribute to grant development, and actively engage with the broader EEB community.
Requirements
- Highly motivated
- PhD in a relevant field
Responsibilities
- Advance research on vulnerability to drought-induced embolism and vascular architecture in seed-free plants.
- Integrate physiological and anatomical approaches to address fundamental questions in plant function and evolution.
- Drive projects toward publication.
- Contribute to grant development.
- Actively engage with the broader EEB community.
Benefits
- Career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
