Post Doctoral Researcher in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Pay Grade: 90E

Context of Job:

The Delaware Indoor Ag Lab (DIAL) in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware (Newark Delaware) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing USDA-funded research aimed at optimizing hydroponic production systems environmental control strategies and resource use efficiency to enhance crop performance and sustainability in controlled-environment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments in controlled environments to study plant growth physiology and resource use efficiency using soilless production systems.
• Collect analyze and visualize data interpret results and contribute to writing publications and grant reports.
• Provide lab management support including organization inventory and maintenance.
• Mentor and support graduate and undergraduate students in their research and training.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Horticulture Plant Science or a related field by the start date.
• Research experience with hydroponics lighting environmental control biostimulants plant nutrition and/or environmental plant physiology. Demonstrated research productivity (e.g. peer-reviewed publications) is preferred.
• Familiarity with experimental design hydroponic systems environmental sensors statistical analysis software data visualization software Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong skills in critical thinking statistical analysis data visualization interpersonal communication independent project management time management and scientific writing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and work on occasional weekends and holidays as required by experimental needs.

This is a one-year limited-term appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1 2026. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire.