Assistant Professor

Position OverviewThe Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Plant Resilience to Climate Change: Abiotic Stress.The department is a community of scholars whose research advances knowledge in plant and microbial systems in terms of biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, genetics and genomics, ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis, and their applications to ecosystems, agriculture, bioenergy, biomedicine, and biotechnology. Undergraduate students have a choice of majors that span the disciplines in the department, and the department administers top‑ranked Ph.D. programs in plant biology and microbiology.The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research to provide knowledge on how plants acclimate and adapt to climate change‑related abiotic stress factors (warming temperature, drought, flooding, etc.). The candidate’s research will be expected to integrate a broad spectrum of classical and cutting‑edge genetic, genomic, physiological, quantitative analysis and modeling, systems biology, and/or synthetic biology approaches. Applicants should also have strong interests in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists in plant biology. Candidates whose research programs include translational research bearing on crop improvement or on management and/or conservation of naturally occurring populations, particularly in the context of adaptation to climate change, are especially encouraged to apply.QualificationsBasic qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a Ph.D. program at the time of application.Preferred qualifications: Evidence of strong research productivity, potential for funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars; expertise in genetics, cell and molecular biology, genomics, quantitative analysis and modeling of plant responses to environmental changes; strong research skills and a potential to establish an innovative research agenda, to communicate work effectively to a broader public, and to work with other researchers from diverse disciplines.Application RequirementsCurriculum Vitae – Most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter – Up to 2 pages.Statement of Research – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and areas for future research (up to 5 pages).Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests; include mentoring experiences and approach (up to 2 pages).Statement of Service – Discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities (up to 2 pages).Authorization to Release Information Form – Reference check completed only if selected for an offer; download, complete, sign, and upload the form.Optional Publications – Up to five optional publication documents.Reference Requirements3–5 letters of reference required.Job LocationBerkeley, CAEqual Opportunity Employer StatementUC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 2101‑d).For more information, please refer to the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy and the University of California's anti‑discrimination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr