Research Faculty - Plant Breeding

University of Idaho

Research Faculty - Plant Breeding

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Idaho seeks a plant scientist for a 9-month, tenure track position that will be filled at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a plant breeding program that includes a well-established canola, rapeseed and mustard breeding program. The position will include responsibilities for teaching (30%) and research (70%), as well as departmental, college, university and professional service obligations.The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with other faculty across the state and participate in research integrating across emphasis areas that include plant biotechnology and crop production in the Plant Sciences Department. The successful candidate will secure funding (e.g. nationally competitive, industry, other) to support the research and breeding programs, publish in high quality refereed journals, actively collaborate with industry in outreach to producers, and develop a national reputation for excellence. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses related to crop production and plant breeding, as appropriate to areas of expertise. It is expected that the successful candidate will advise undergraduate students majoring in the Plant Sciences department and support graduate students on thesis research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in plant breeding, genetics, agronomy, crop science, horticulture or related scientific discipline that demonstrates research competency in plant breeding and genetics and evidence of conducting research on successful plant breeding programs.
• Demonstrated research competency and evidence of success in publishing research results in refereed scientific journals and peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized focus in conducting plant breeding using traditional crossing techniques, field plot research, and laboratory-based molecular tools for genetic advancement of plant populations
• Post-doctoral experience in Plant Science
• Evidence of ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Evidence of strong skills in teaching/public speaking
• Evidence of success in obtaining competitive research grant support

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Work will include outside activity under adverse weather conditions and lifting, carrying and/or otherwise moving up to 50-100 lbs.

Work will include outside activity under adverse weather conditions and lifting, carrying and/or otherwise moving up to 50-100 lbs.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: F001012P

Posting Date: 04/06/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by May 18, 2022 will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

For questions, please contact:Kurt Schroeder Plant Sciences
208-885-5020
kschroeder@uidaho.edu



Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


jeid-678f59efd55c0c4ba1cb66dbee6c9240