The UMaine Plant Physiology Lab and Fungal Pathology Lab in the School of Biology and Ecology and Sustainable Energy Lab in the School of Forest Resources are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to facilitate, coordinate, and engage in rigorous, collaborative research partnerships involving faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will advance their individual professional development as a researcher and scholar while contributing to the larger goals of the project on climate change and mitigation techniques. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for liaising with allied scholarly, government, and non-profit partners and contributing to the broad research and service missions of the University. Principal duties of the position will include: 1) using advanced analyzing and modeling tools to analyze climate change patterns and infer climate change mitigation and management; 2) planning and conducting original research activities related to climate change autonomously while working collaboratively with team members and collaborators; 3) preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting research findings at professional meetings and workshops; and 4) leading and participating in identifying and submitting grant proposals. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $50,000 to $69,589 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGaJKInQdlIUBkIIng\_NqjTTO0hXXfKF/view?usp=sharing) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) . Qualifications: Required: + A completed PhD in Ecology, Biology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field by the appointment date. + Ability and prior experience using modeling, simulation, machine and deep learning to predict and understand crop yield, disease pressure, pollination, as well as climate change effect. + Demonstrated ability and prior experience in designing and developing software components to simulate multitrophic interactions within blueberry agroecosystems, with a focus on understanding their complexities in pollination services across various spatial and temporal scales. + Ability to plan, organize, and implement research activities with independence. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments. + Strong quantitative skills and prior research experience involving modeling, simulation and advanced statistical analysis including machine and deep learning. + Demonstrated ability to develop and publish manuscripts in high rank journals. + Demonstrated strong oral communication skills. + Ability to work independently as well as proven experience working effectively with faculty and graduate students in a team environment. + Prior research experience in agricultural or forestry systems, especially the use of computer simulation and spectral techniques. + Strong grant proposal development and writing skills. + Prior teaching or teaching assistant experience Preferred: + Strong record for scholarly productivity. + Demonstrated ability and prior successful experience in securing external funding to support research. + Prior experience in cross-disciplinary research. + Prior experience of mentoring graduate and undergraduate students + Prior experience working with growers and stakeholders + Prior experience in both basic and applied research related to ecology, agriculture, forestry, and/or climate change + Prior research experience in wild or high bush blueberries Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on January 23, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Yongjiang Zhang at yongjiang.zhang@maine.edu or 207-581- 2983. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. 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