Plant Stress and Adaptation Expert
2 months ago
Job Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly qualified individual to fill a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Genomics and Physiological Mechanisms of Plant Adaptation to Temperature Stress. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program focused on the genetic and physiological aspects of plant adaptation to temperature stress in agricultural crops.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a research program in genomics and physiological mechanisms of plant adaptation to temperature stress
- Conduct research in the areas of plant physiology, genomics, and modeling to gain comprehensive insights into plant adaptation to temperature stress
- Teach a course in plant agriculture and abiotic stress
- Collaborate with colleagues in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and other units at Virginia Tech
- Participate in SPES and CALS community activities and serve on committees
Requirements
- Ph.D. in plant science, plant genomics, or a closely aligned discipline
- Demonstrated expertise and research experience in the genomics and physiological mechanisms of plant stress and adaptation
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- A commitment to mentoring students and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion
About the Commonwealth of Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and we offer a diverse range of academic programs and research opportunities.
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