Anže Švara

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Fruit Science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Canada. The USask Fruit Program is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on flowering regulation , frost avoidance , and frost tolerance in fruit crops such as grapes and haskap . The project combines fruit breeding and genetics , plant phenotyping , metabolomics , and physiological analysis across field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computational settings. The position is supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Anže Švara and is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada . The researcher will contribute to experiments, sampling, method development for frost damage assessment, data processing, scalable analytical workflows, publications, reporting, and collaboration with breeders, horticultural scientists, growers, and industry partners. Eligibility highlights: PhD awarded in 2022 or later in Plant Breeding, Plant Phenotyping, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field; strong English communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams; experience with plant stress tolerance research is preferred; R programming, large datasets, and large-scale data analysis are desirable; a valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset. Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority consideration. Funding and duration: This is a 2-year postdoctoral appointment (2026–2028) with a possibility of extension. The post mentions that candidates with their own funding are also welcome to collaborate, but no stipend amount is stated. How to apply: Email a 1-page cover letter, CV with publication list and applicant contributions, contact details for two references, and academic transcripts to [email protected] . Use the subject line Postdoc USask Fruit Frost 2026 . Application window: No exact deadline is stated in the post; candidates should be available to start in the second half of 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Fruit Science at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada). The USask Fruit Program is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on flowering regulation, frost avoidance, and frost tolerance in fruit crops such as grapes and haskap . The project is supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Anže Švara and combines field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computational research. Research themes include fruit breeding and genetics, flowering biology, frost tolerance, advanced plant phenotyping, metabolomics, physiological analysis, and high-throughput data analysis/workflow development. The role is designed for someone interested in climate-resilient fruit crops for northern regions and collaborative research with breeders, horticultural scientists, and industry partners. Eligibility highlights : applicants should hold a PhD awarded in 2022 or later in Plant Breeding, Plant Phenotyping, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field. Strong quantitative skills, experience with plant stress tolerance research, and familiarity with R programming and large datasets are desirable. Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams are required. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Duration : 2 years (2026–2028), with a possibility of extension. Candidates should be available to start in the second half of 2026. How to apply : email a brief cover letter (max 1 page), CV with publication list and applicant contributions, contact details for two references, and academic transcripts to [email protected] . Use the subject line Postdoc USask Fruit Frost 2026 . For more information, see the USask Fruit Program page and the University of Saskatchewan postdoctoral appointment guidance.