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Animal Behavior Society

Assistant Professor

Amherst, MA · On-site

$79K - $124K/yr

Assistant Professor, Evolutionary Biology, UMass Amherst Jobs & Postdocs Posted Aug 31 About UMass ... This position will join a cohort of recent departmental hires in developmental cell biology, plant ...

Ohio State University

Assistant Professor

Wooster, OH · On-site

Assistant ProfessorSkip to main content# CareersAssistant Professor page is loaded## Assistant ... Ph.D. in Agronomy and Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Sustainable ...

Umd

Assistant Clinical Professor

College Park, MD · On-site

$85 - $95K/hr

The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month professional track at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor to contribute to our ...

Clemson University

Plant & Environmental Sciences Location Insect Rearing Facilities at the Entomology Cherry Farm ... Professorship in Urban Entomology, a 12-month, tenure-track position at the level of Associate ...

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Assistant / Associate Professor in Plant Molecular Genetics/Breeding/Biotechnology

Normal, AL • On-site

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Education • 11 - 50 employees
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$71K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Salary: $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300152
Department: Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Description
Summary:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position. This position is a nine-month appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research. with additional three-month summer research employment. Initial research funding will be available. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong interdisciplinary, internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program focusing on the plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology of field crops.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ability to integrate basic and applied research.
  • Previous substantive contribution to plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.
  • Evidence of ability to secure extramural funding from public and/or private sources.
  • Must support and teach the BS Plant Biotechnology program and courses as one of their primary responsibilities.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.
  • Evidence of interest and ability to form collaborative partnerships - within and across university disciplines, across national/international institutions, and within private industry.
  • Evidence of ability and willingness to effectively advise and mentor students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
  • Ph.D. in plant science/molecular genetics/breeding/biotechnology or related field.
  • Evidence of post-doctoral research of at least two years.
  • Experience with modern plant molecular genetics or biotechnology techniques.
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Evidence of education and hands-on experiences in specializations identified (plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology).
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses.
  • Ability to design, analyze, and interpret independent research or results from creative activities.
  • Excellence in written and oral communication.
  • Evidence of interest in developing extramural research and teaching proposals.
  • Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of collaborative efforts in research.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have a Ph.D. in plant science/molecular genetics/breeding/biotechnology or related field?
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Do you have evidence of post-doctoral research of at least two years?
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Do you have experience with modern plant molecular genetics or biotechnology techniques?
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Do you have evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc?
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