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
- PhD in plant physiology, ecophysiology, evolutionary biology, or related field
- Strong background in physiology, hydraulics, and anatomy
- Experience with estimating vulnerability to drought-induced embolism (preferred using the optical vulnerability method)
- Proficient in statistical analyses and data visualization, using R or a related language
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status
Responsibilities
- Lead research on vulnerability to embolism in seed-free plants
- Conduct anatomical analyses on vascular structure
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Present research at national and international conferences
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Benefits
- UT Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
