Post-Doctoral Associate-Ad-Nankar 2

Duties/Responsibilities Field - Lead onion pre-breeding and breeding research to generate segregating populations. Subsequently identify promising center rot resistance lines that are adapted in short-day environment. (50%) Greenhouse - Lead disease screening against center rot. Assist the internal collaborators with genome edited mutants screening against center rot. (10%) Laboratory - Assist in post-harvest bulb quality analysis, lead marker assisted selection, and genomic selection activities related to QTL mapping. (15%) Prepare peer-reviewed publications, participate in grant proposal preparation, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and seasonal workers research activities in lab, greenhouse, and field set up. (15%) Assigned tasks in other related vegetable breeding projects. (10%) Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). #J-18808-Ljbffr