This position has a limited term appointment term which is expected to end 1 year after the start date. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding for up to 3 years.

The individual will join a poplar functional genomics research team to investigate molecular regulation of various agronomy traits. Primary duties will be greenhouse and nursery plant care, including propagation, weeding, fertilization, biocontrol application for pest control, plant monitoring during stress treatments, tissue sampling and record keeping. The individual will also assist with a variety of other greenhouse and nursery maintenance tasks (cleaning, composting, scouting for pests, transplanting, watering).