Assistant Professor of Agricultural Carbon Management

7 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly qualified individual to fill a tenure-track faculty position as an Agricultural Carbon Systems Specialist. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program focused on assessing and managing carbon stocks and fluxes in agricultural settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead research projects to assess and manage carbon stocks and fluxes in agricultural settings
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and other units at Virginia Tech to advance the understanding of agricultural carbon systems
  • Develop and implement extension programs to help farmers create realistic carbon sequestration goals, navigate carbon credit markets, and translate models for carbon assessment
  • Contribute to the overall institutional mission of service to Virginia stakeholders

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in agroecology, agronomic sciences, systems modeling, or a closely related discipline
  • Experience relevant to carbon management, accounting, or model application in agricultural systems
  • A record of scholarship and peer-reviewed publications related to agricultural carbon systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extension experience, including developing written publications and oral presentations to agricultural audiences
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to fostering and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive research, extension, and university service efforts
  • Demonstrated potential to acquire research funding adequate to support an active research program

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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