Postdoctoral Fellow - Greenhouse

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Greenhouse

Appointment Type Three year temporary term

Position Dates October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026

Hours per week/FTE 35

About The Position

The Centre of Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Lethbridge College is looking for a postdoctoral fellow as a part of the AFC funded project “Optimizing yield, quality, and power consumption with full spectrum LED lights in greenhouse production systems”.

The project aims to evaluate the efficiency of different sources of supplemental greenhouse lights for production of 3 major greenhouse crops including cucumber, tomato and bell pepper crops in the research greenhouse at the Centre for Sustainable Food Production, which has commercial greenhouse setup, operated by Lethbridge College.

Position Details

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for the experimental setup, crop maintenance, data collection and analysis in this project, as well as report and manuscript writing under the supervision of the Project Lead and in close collaboration with the Greenhouse Manager.

• Literature search and reviews
• Assist in the experimental design and setup of the experiments
• Work with greenhouse manager in ensuring operational functionality of main components of greenhouse facility
• Guide/train students and other technical staff involved in project
• Collect samples and conduct analytical testing of irrigation water, leachate and plant tissue
• Write scientific manuscripts and project reports
• Collect, organize, and analyze biometric data and yields
• Prepare SOPs
• Prepare project results for presentation at conferences and in publications
• Maintenance of healthy greenhouse crop
• Work with plant physiology equipment and sensors

Required Qualifications

• Has experience working with plant physiology equipment, such as portable photosynthesis system (LiCor) and Leaf Area Meter.
• Has an excellent command in statistical analysis.
• Has knowledge in how to operate basic greenhouse equipment including climate controls and irrigation systems.
• Has experience in commercial greenhouse production and can troubleshoot equipment independently.
• Has knowledge of supplemental lights, greenhouse crop biology, nutrition, 1PM, plant pathology and crop production techniques in commercial greenhouses.
• Functions well in a collaborative team with diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Has analytical experience in water and plant chemistry.
• Has a record of high-quality scientific publications.
• Is a cross-disciplinary thinker.
• PhD degree, obtained in the previous 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the greenhouse sector.
• Affinity with applied research through previous involvement in projects with industry partners.

Salary Starting from $55,165 to $60,620 per year; commensurate with education and experience.

Working Here

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number T23-00326

Open Date 07/25/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants