Below you may find some current available positions on my funded research projects.
Candidates should be capable of conducting independent research, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate high self-motivation.
Postdoctoral researchers interested in joining our lab are encouraged to reach out either through open positions (below) or directly with a project description and any potential fellowship opportunities. If you are interested then submit the following materials (A one-page research statement/cover letter (1 page), CV, and contact information for three references are required.) in a single document (including their last name in the file name) to bhabesh@uga.edu
Prospective students and candidates may follow UGA jobs website and can also follow my Twitter (X) handle @BhabeshDutta5 for upcoming positions in my group.
Open Positions
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE ON FUNGAL PATHOGENS IN VEGETABLE CROPS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
(UNDER DR. BHABESH DUTTA)
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position focused on advancing knowledge of fungal biology, epidemiology, management, and fungicide resistance in pathogens affecting vegetable crops. The focus of this position will be on multiple pathosystems that affect vegetable crops in Georgia including Alternaria brassicicola (brassicas), Botrytis squamosa and Stemphylium spp. (onions), and Colletotrichum spp. and Fusarium spp. (cucurbits). Using classical mycology, fungicide sensitivity testing, genomics, and bioinformatics, the successful candidate will conduct lab-based research and lead field and greenhouse trials to develop practical disease management strategies against these pathogens. Prior experience in fungal biology, excellent track record on publishing peer-reviewed articles, and be open to work with a multi-disciplinary team are required. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that blend advanced scientific approaches with practical solutions for agricultural challenges. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply!
Key responsibilities
- Conduct independent research to investigate fungicide resistance mechanisms.
- Design and execute field and greenhouse trials to evaluate hypotheses.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across multiple states to assess cultural practices that reduce disease loss in vegetable crops.
- Take leadership in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
- Engage with industry partners and present research outcomes at conferences.
- Support the PI with federal grant proposal preparation and submission.
For full consideration, submit a single document containing your application materials (CV and Letter of Intent) with your last name in the file name, to bhabesh@uga.edu by April 15, 2025.