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, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a two-year, full-time position focused on the hydraulics of seed-free plants, particularly mechanisms of drought tolerance. The successful candidate will lead research on vulnerability to drought-induced embolism and vascular architecture in seed-free plants, integrating physiological and anatomical approaches to study plant function and evolution. The fellow will drive projects toward publication, contribute to grant development, and engage with the broader Ecology and Evolutionary Biology community. The position is based onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee. Applicants should submit a resume or CV, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references.
Requirements
- PhD in plant anatomy, evolution, ecophysiology, botany, or a related field.
- Strong background in anatomy, physiology, or hydraulics.
- Experience estimating vulnerability to drought-induced embolism.
- Proficiency in statistical analyses and data visualization using R or a related language.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience estimating vulnerability to drought-induced embolism using the optical vulnerability method is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead research on vascular evolution in seed-free plants.
- Conduct anatomical analyses of vascular structure.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Drive projects toward publication.
- Contribute to grant development.
- Engage with the broader Ecology and Evolutionary Biology community.
Benefits
- Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and development and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
