Post Doctoral Researcher in Controlled Environment Agriculture

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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. Qualifications: 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. - 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. - Ph.D. in H...