Postdoctoral Position in Plant memory, epigenome diversity and sustainable agriculture.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Braeutigam for an exceptional candidate to lead research on epigenome diversity in sustainable agriculture. The incumbent will study epigenomic imprints of diverging farming practices, along with plant physiology and plant growth for an integrated understanding of plant-human relations. The candidate will be part of a transdisciplinary team that combines cell and molecular systems biology with sociocultural anthropologies and citizen science to investigate resilience of cropping systems. The individual will work under the supervision of Dr. Braeutigam and collaborate with Dr. Linton (Huron University).

For more information about the lab, visit: https:/plant-epigenetics.com or https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/people/katharina-braeutigam

Applicants should have a PhD in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics or related fields and hands-on experience with molecular biology, epigenome profiling, bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, plant phenotyping and/or plant physiology. A keen interest in transdisciplinary research, excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with project team members, external collaborators and diverse stakeholders are essential.

Applicants are invited to send the following information to Professor Braeutigam (katharina.braeutigam@utoronto.ca): a cover letter describing research experience and career goals, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names and contact information of three references using ‘PDF, EpiAgriculture’ as subject line.

The research team and the University of Toronto are strongly committed to diversity and especially welcome applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.