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The Ohio State University

Lecturer

Columbus, OH · On-site

PhD in horticulture, educational/experiential background in controlled environment agriculture production. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with other ...

Ohio State University

Lecturer

Columbus, OH

PhD in horticulture, educational/experiential background in controlled environment agriculture production. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with other ...

New Mexico State University

Post Doctoral

Las Cruces, NM · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

The researcher will work under the collaborative leadership and direction of Christopher Cramer, PhD, Professor of Horticulture in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. Environment:

Smithers-Oasis

Plant Scientist - Kent, OH

Kent, OH · On-site

... or horticulture emphasizing greenhouse production, controlled environment agriculture production, plant pathology or plant microbiology is required. An individual with a PhD in these areas is ...

Syngenta

Product Placement Scientist

Aliquippa, PA · On-site

Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Genetics, or related field, with 2-3+ years of relevant experience. * Proven expertise in plant variety ...

New Mexico state Universoty

Post Doctoral

Las Cruces, NM

$48K - $65K/yr

The researcher will work under the collaborative leadership and direction of Christopher Cramer, PhD, Professor of Horticulture in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. Environment:

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Assistant Professors: Horticulture and Plant Pathology

Assistant Professors: Horticulture and Plant Pathology

Clemson University

Clemson, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Assistant Professors: Horticulture and Plant Pathology
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University is seeking to fill two 9-month, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level (75% research and 25% Extension) to work on small fruit crops. The positions are located on the main campus in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson University is an R1 Land Grant University located on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the upper Piedmont region of South Carolina, USA. The 1,400-acre campus is part of the 18,000 acres of University Farms and Forests devoted to teaching and research.
The successful candidates are each expected to develop a vigorous, innovative, and extramurally supported research program. The first successful candidate should have a strong background in horticulture and focus on the cultivation of economically important small fruit crops in South Carolina and the southeastern United States. The second successful candidate should have a strong background in Plant Pathology and focus on the management of fungal diseases in small fruit crops. The research must be responsive to grower and stakeholder needs. Successful candidates are expected to collaborate with other faculty members in the department and college and interact with stakeholders and commodity groups in the region and around the country. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings through publication of peer-reviewed journal articles, and active participation in the training and mentoring of graduate students and postdocs. In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to communicate findings effectively with stakeholders and to assist in teaching activities.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.
Qualifications
The candidates must have a Ph.D. in Horticulture (first candidate), Plant Pathology (second candidate), or a closely related field. The candidates must also have strong oral and written communication skills to convey information to different audiences (e.g., colleagues, growers, and students). Additional experience beyond graduate school is desirable.
Application Instructions
Please submit electronically via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/155807) (1) a letter of interest with applicant's contact information; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) personal statements of a research plan, Extension experience and plan for an Extension program; (4) contact information for three references; (5) a transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) from each degree-granting institutions (BS, MS, PhD); (6) electronic/digital copies of reprints of three recent publications combined into a single pdf file. Applicants may request that their candidacy remain confidential during the initial review process.
Application-Interview Timeline: For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain posted until it is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to the search committee chair:
Guido Schnabel, Ph.D.
Chair, Small Fruits Horticulture (candidate 1) and Pathology (candidate 2) Search Committee
schnabe@clemson.edu
864-643-7131 cell

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