Career Opportunities
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| Position Title | Employer | Location | Education Level | Description | Date Posted |
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| Postdoctoral Position in Citrus Genetics and Improvement | University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center | Lake Alfred, Florida, United States | PhD | Postdoctoral Position in Citrus Genetics and Improvement University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center Lake Alfred, Florida, United States Description: Education level: PhD General information A postdoctoral position is available at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC), in Lake Alfred, FL, to participate in a project aimed at finding a solution to huanglongbing (HLB) disease in Citrus. The goal of this project is to produce genetically modified plants that serve as “trap” plants to attract and kill Asian citrus psyllids, which vector Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, the bacterium that causes HLB. This project will build on the knowledge already accumulated through a multidisciplinary approach across CREC groups and with collaborators from the main campus in Gainesville, FL. The applicant will be supervised by Dr. Vladimir Orbovic and will also be a part of Dr. Manjul Dutt’s research group. The position is available immediately, with a flexible start date. Funds are currently available for a year and can be extended contingent on satisfactory performance. Qualifications Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plant biology, genetics, cell and developmental biology, or a related discipline and have a publication record demonstrating research productivity. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: • Plant transformation or genome engineering • Molecular biology or genetics • Cell biology • Genomics or functional genomics Responsibilities The successful candidate will attempt to produce genetically modified plants, characterize them, and assess their pesticidal activity against Asian citrus psyllids. The project will combine various molecular biology techniques, plant tissue culture, and insect lethality studies. Application Instructions To apply, please email Dr. Manjul Dutt ([email protected]) with the following materials: • A curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publications • A brief statement describing research interests and career goals • Contact information for three professional references | July 21 |
| Postdoctoral Position in Plant Developmental Biology | Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN, United States | PhD | Postdoctoral Position in Plant Developmental Biology – Purdue University General Information The laboratory of Prof. Yun Zhou in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join our team. Our research aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying meristem development, stem cell homeostasis, and cell fate specification using the model fern Ceratopteris richardii. The Zhou laboratory offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities to integrate molecular genetics, live-cell imaging, quantitative image analysis, computational modeling, biochemistry, and functional genomics to investigate fundamental questions in plant developmental biology. Selected publications include: Lai, D.H., Yang, X., Xie, C., Li, T., Yan, A., Liu, X., Zhou, Y. (2026) Dynamic auxin maxima regulate male-to-hermaphrodite conversion and de novo meristem formation in the fern Ceratopteris gametophytes. PLoS Biology 24, e3003592 Yang, X., Yan, A., Liu, X., Volkening, A., Zhou, Y. (2025) Single cell derived multicellular meristem: insights into male-to-hermaphrodite conversion and de novo meristem formation in Ceratopteris. Development. doi.org/10.1242/dev.204411 Geng, Y., Xie, C., Yan, A., Yang, X., Liu, X., Zhou, Y. (2024) A conserved GRAS-domain transcriptional regulator links meristem indeterminacy to sex determination in Ceratopteris gametophytes. Current Biology. 34 (15), 3454-3472. e7 Han, H., Yan, A., Li, L., Zhu, Y., Feng, B., Liu, X., Zhou, Y. (2020) A signal cascade originated from epidermis defines apical-basal patterning of Arabidopsis shoot apical meristems. Nature Communications 11:1214. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-14989-4. Zhou, Y.*, Yan, A., Han, H., Li, T., Geng, Y., Liu, X., and Meyerowitz, E.M.* (2018) HAIRY MERISTEM with WUSCHEL confines CLAVATA3 expression to the outer apical meristem layers. Science. 361, 502-506. doi: 10.1126/science.aar8638 (* indicates corresponding author) Qualifications The position is available immediately, with a flexible start date. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plant biology, genetics, cell and developmental biology, or a related discipline and have a strong publication record demonstrating research productivity. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: • Molecular biology or genetics • Plant developmental or evolutionary developmental biology • Plant transformation or genome engineering • Cell biology • Genomics or functional genomics • Computational biology, quantitative image analysis, or bioinformatics Responsibilities The successful candidate will investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying meristem development and cell fate specification in Ceratopteris richardii. The project will combine experimental and computational approaches, including molecular genetics, quantitative live-cell imaging, and functional genomic analyses. Application Instructions To apply, please email Prof. Yun Zhou ([email protected]) with the following materials: • A curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publications • A brief statement describing research interests and career goals • Contact information for two or three professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. | July 13 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | University of Georgia | Athens, GA, United States | PhD | The Nelms Lab at the University of Georgia (nelmslab.org) is seeking one or more postdoctoral researchers to join a collaborative and interdisciplinary group studying how developmental processes shape inheritance, cell identity, and evolution in plants. We combine genomics, genetics, microscopy, and high-throughput screening approaches to address fundamental questions in plant biology while developing new tools for crop improvement. Current opportunities span two broad research areas, and we welcome candidates whose interests align with either: Cell Fate Reprogramming We are developing high-throughput approaches to discover transcription factors that can reprogram plant cell identity, with long-term goals including inducing meiosis and pollen formation from somatic cells and expanding regeneration capacity across grass species. We use a robotics-assisted platform for systematic TF functional screening in maize, with a survey of ~2,000 transcription factors currently underway. This work is supported by an NSF Plant Genome Research Program award. Candidates with experience in plant tissue culture, transformation, and/or developmental genetics are especially encouraged to apply. Project page: nelmslab.org/TFs Gene Regulation and Genomics in the Haploid Phase We study how gene expression is regulated during pollen development and how the haploid phase influences evolution, inheritance, and genome function. Ongoing projects investigate the mechanisms and evolutionary consequences of haploid genome activation (Science 375:424, 2022; Nature Communications 15:8352, 2024) and the development of pooled genetic screens in pollen—exploiting the direct link between haploid genotype and pollen phenotype to enable forward genetics at unprecedented scale. Candidates with experience in genomics, plant reproduction, microscopy, or developmental biology are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates interested in leading existing projects as well as those seeking to develop independent research directions aligned with the lab's broader interests. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plant biology, genetics, genomics, or a related field, with a strong record of research accomplishment and excellent communication skills. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is valued. Positions are available on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled. Start dates are flexible. To apply, please send a CV and a brief cover letter describing your research background and interests to Brad Nelms ([email protected]). Informal inquiries are welcome. | July 1 |
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The Society for In Vitro Biology maintains a Career Center with job postings.
The American Society of Plant Biologists hosts the Plantae Career Center which contains job postings from around the globe.
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