Job Description

Summary
Organization's Summary Statement: The small fruit pathology lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Department is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to conduct applied research to study fungal pathogens causing fruit rots of strawberries and grapevines. The initial appointment will be for one year and can be renewed upon satisfactory performance.



Physical Demands: Ability to wear laboratory protective equipment. Ability to work in uncertain weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry 25lbs.



Preferences: Experiences in working with plant fungal pathogens.

Previous experience with small fruit crops such as strawberries. Ability to work in agricultural fields, with hot and humid weather expected during summer. Ability to drive a pick-up truck and travel to conferences and project sites, as needed. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Excellent writing skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Strong motivation and initiative, along with excellent interpersonal skills.


Licenses/ Certifications: Not Applicable
Additional Job Details
Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field. Experiences in working with plant fungal pathogens. Ability to work in agricultural fields, with hot and humid weather expected during summer. Ability to drive a pick-up truck and travel to conferences and project sites, as needed. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Excellent writing skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Strong motivation and initiative, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:Previous experience with small fruit crops such as strawberries.

Responsibilities:Conducting various greenhouse/lab experiments. Leading field trials to address the impact of grapevine canopy management on disease control. Managing/analyzing data and writing research manuscripts. Assisting in the preparation and writing of proposals and project reports.


Required Application Materials:Cover letter highlighting relevant experience Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three references

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: 11/24/2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
AGNR-Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$50,500 - $58,000
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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