Post-Doctoral Associate-Ad-Nankar

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• Posting Number: G/R30476P
• Working Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate‑Ad‑Nankar
• Department: CAES‑Horticulture
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/15/2025
• Posting Date: 07/25/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Employment Type:

Employee

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

Special Instructions To Applicants:
Please include your Resume/CV & Evidence of Degree.

Classification

Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Is this a Position of Trust?:
No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No

Does this position require a P‑Card?:
No

Is driving a requirement of this position?:
Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No

Does This Position Have Security Access?:
No

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• Field – Lead multi‑location snapbean variety trial to characterize horticultural traits to identify promising breeding lines that can be evaluated across Southeast US for potential release. (50%)
• Greenhouse – Lead trichome characterization in pepper and tomato in relation to host resistance. Assist the internal collaborators with whitefly and other insect screening. (20%)
• Laboratory – Assist in post‑harvest fruit quality analysis and collaborate with internal and external collaborators. (15%)
• Prepare peer‑reviewed publications, participate in grant proposal preparation, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and seasonal workers research activities in lab, greenhouse, and field set up. (10%)
• Assigned tasks as necessary. (5%)

• Lead plant breeding and pre‑breeding research in START‑UP SETTING since it is relatively new breeding program and it is TIME DEMANDING.
• Strong knowledge of breeding methods used in vegetable breeding.
• Handle and operate analytical biochemistry, molecular biology, and high‑throughput phenotyping equipments and tools.
• Understand statistical principles and applications to be applied in breeding research.
• Excellent oral and written communication…