Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution
Assistant Curator
The New York Botanical Garden is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with an interdisciplinary team on the ecophysiology and evolution of biophotonic leaf traits in shade-adapted plants. This is a 2-3 year position starting Oct 1, 2026, contingent on grant funding.
The collaborative project will integrate approaches in plant anatomy and physiology, 3D imaging and modeling, phylogenetics, photonics, machine learning, and deep learning to elucidate the sophisticated mechanisms, patterns, and principles of light harvesting in diverse, deep-shade adapted plants.The Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to apply analytical tools inphylogenetics, collect leaf anatomical and physiological data, supervise and mentor junior scientists, and lead publications.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand, walk, sit, and usea computer extensively. Occasional travel to conferences or project meetings may be necessary.
Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. This is an onsite position. NYBG’s hybrid work policy applies to this position.
Salary$65,000
Benefits
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