Location
Bronx
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 24, 2026
Job Description
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Postdoc toral Researcher in Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution
Assistant Curator
Position Summary :
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 in phylogenetics, collect leaf anatomical and physiological data, supervise and mentor junior scientists, and lead publications.
Specific Duties & Res...
Title Reports t o
Postdoc toral Researcher in Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution
Assistant Curator
Position Summary :
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 in phylogenetics, collect leaf anatomical and physiological data, supervise and mentor junior scientists, and lead publications.
Specific Duties & Res...
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