OpenFieldUC Davis Center for Plant Biology Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship researching CRISPR/Cas genome editing, drought signaling cascades, and epigenetic adaptation in crop species.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Plant Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
- English language proficiency
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Three first-authored publications in top biology journals and a 3-page research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $66,500 - $74,000 annual salary under UC Postdoctoral Scholar contract (UAW)
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full salaried postdoctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of California, Davis documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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