We are looking for a highly motivated scientist who will have completed—or will complete by Summer 2027—a PhD in plant biology, genetics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research productivity, demonstrated through publications and/or completed research projects, and experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Photosynthetic phenotyping
• Genomics and/or transcriptomics
• Molecular evolution

The DeTar Lab offers substantial opportunities for cross-disciplinary training and development of an independent research program. The successful candidate will receive intensive mentorship from the PI while working in a collaborative research environment and interacting with an excellent department with a strong focus on evolutionary biology.

Why Join the DeTar Lab and UCF?

This position offers the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment while developing expertise across multiple areas of modern plant science. In addition to exciting research opportunities, UCF offers an exceptional quality of life.

Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF provides easy access to:

• Pleasant, warm weather year-round
• World-famous theme parks and entertainment
• Beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches
• Stunning natural areas, including springs, wetlands, and forests
• A vibrant and growing metropolitan area

If you are an ambitious plant scientist interested in combining physiology, genomics, genetics, and evolutionary biology, we would love to hear from you.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by emailing a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for references to rachael.detar@ucf.edu

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist who will have completed—or will complete by Summer 2027—a PhD in plant biology, genetics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research productivity, demonstrated through publications and/or completed research projects, and experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Photosynthetic phenotyping
• Genomics and/or transcriptomics
• Molecular evolution

The DeTar Lab offers substantial opportunities for cross-disciplinary training and development of an independent research program. The successful candidate will receive intensive mentorship from the PI while working in a collaborative research environment and interacting with an excellent department with a strong focus on evolutionary biology.

Why Join the DeTar Lab and UCF?

This position offers the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment while developing expertise across multiple areas of modern plant science. In addition to exciting research opportunities, UCF offers an exceptional quality of life.

Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF provides easy access to:

• Pleasant, warm weather year-round
• World-famous theme parks and entertainment
• Beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches
• Stunning natural areas, including springs, wetlands, and forests
• A vibrant and growing metropolitan area

If you are an ambitious plant scientist interested in combining physiology, genomics, genetics, and evolutionary biology, we would love to hear from you.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by emailing a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for references to rachael.detar@ucf.edu