Pamela C. Ronald

Postdoctoral Scholar opening at the University of California, Davis in the Coaker Laboratory for research on plant immune engineering , single-cell analyses , and plant-pathogen interactions . The project focuses on immune receptor engineering and spatial analyses of plant pathogen interactions using computational , imaging , and molecular approaches. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field. A strong background in genomics and/or computational biology is required, along with first-author peer-reviewed publications and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred. The position is initially for two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Salary follows the University of California postdoctoral salary scale, with a listed range of US$69,073–82,836 per year . Applications are reviewed starting June 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a CV, a brief research statement (~1 page), and contact information for three references by email. The research statement should describe your previous work, fit with the lab, and future research directions.

Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University of California, Davis in the Coaker Laboratory. The project focuses on plant immune engineering, immune receptor engineering, and single-cell/spatial analyses of plant–pathogen interactions using computational, imaging, and molecular approaches. The lab highlights work in plant biology, genomics, computational biology, and plant innate immunity. Eligibility: applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field. A strong background in genomics and/or computational biology is required, along with first-author peer-reviewed publications. Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred, and the role requires both independent and collaborative work in a multidisciplinary environment. Funding: the position is initially for two years, with possible extension based on performance and funding. Salary is based on the University of California postdoctoral salary scale, with a stated range of US$69,073–82,836 per year. Application: submit a CV, a one-page research statement, and contact information for three references by email. Review of applications begins on 2026-06-01 and continues until the position is filled.