Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
 
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Plant and Soil Science, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX). The Berdeja Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team and contribute to cutting-edge research in plant physiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, using grapevine as a model system. The successful candidate will lead projects focused on exploring the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)–grapevine interactions on abiotic stress resilience and fruit quality.