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Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago
The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) seeks highly qualified research faculty candidates to advance the knowledge and application of Purpose Grown Energy Crops Agronomy, with an emphasis on perennial herbaceous and woody crops. To increase the circularity of the harvested resources, the biomass must be produced in a sustainable manner with minimal inputs (. fertilizers, pesticides, water). To help reach these sustainability goals, plant varieties grown need to be water and nutrient use-efficient, resistant to pests and environmental challenges, while achieving high biomass yields, optimal fiber and chemistry attributes, net positive carbon sequestration, and improved soil health. Through understanding of crop physiology, along with conventional and biotechnological approaches, we see the successful candidate in this position to advance Circular Bioeconomy Systems (CBS).
This position will be associated with UT-ORII’s CBS Convergent Research Initiative (CRI), whose mission is toaddress current and future challenges in the agronomic science of purpose grown energy crop production. The CBS CRI will include ~20 member investigators from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). The position’s faculty appointment will be with UT-ORII at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
CBS research faculty will collaborate on laboratory experiments and reporting, proposal preparation and submission, provide support for existing research projects, and mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Four anchor investigators of the project will provide mentoring and necessary infrastructure to the hire.Applicants will be considered at all faculty ranks.
Required:
. in Agronomy, Plant or Crop Science, Soil Science or a related discipline.A familiarity with field production methods, breeding, genetics, etc. of dedicated energy crops such as giant miscanthus, switchgrass, hybrid poplar and others.Research experience in at least oneareathat supports UT-ORII’s Circular Bioeconomy Systems mission, including, but not limited to: Sustainable crop productionEnvironmental biogeochemistryBelowground microbial ecologyEcosystem engineeringGenetics and plant breeding A track record in publications.A demonstrated research vision and plan for reaching independence as a researcher is desired.Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.This position requires the ability to be granted a site-access badge for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.Preferred:
Experience mentoring students and junior researchers.Experience in grant writing/funding.Experience in more than one discipline or interest in collaboration across relevant disciplines.Additional Information
This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position. The appointment will be with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The primary work location for this position is on the UTIA campus in Knoxville and may include visits to collaborator sites on the campuses of ORNL and UTK. The position will be implemented as an initial three-year contract with full salary support for the first year, followed by a gradual increase in extramural funding such that the successful applicant is expected to support a portion of their own salary by the end of the term. The applicant will be expected to recruit multiple graduate students by year three. A competitive startup package including funds for graduate students and equipment will be offered. Salary and title/rank will be determinedcommensurate with experience. Benefits will be typical of exempt employees at the University of Tennessee.-
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