Tenure-track faculty position in Plant-Microbe Interactions at Oregon State University

Submitted by pankaj.jaiswal on Wed, 02/26/2014 - 17:38

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
(http://bpp.oregonstate.edu/) at Oregon State University (OSU) seeks applicants for a 9-month, full-time
(1.0 FTE), tenure-track faculty position in Plant-Microbe Interactions.
(position link: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63597)

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous and innovative
research program that pursues scholarly work in the area of Plant-Microbe
Interactions. The research specialization within Plant-Microbe Interactions is
open and includes, but is not limited to: molecular, genomic, or systems-enabled
investigations of interactions between plants and pathogens, muralists, or
microbial communities. The researched plant-microbe interaction(s) can range
from model interactions to those in managed and natural ecosystems. Priorities
will be given to candidates that have demonstrably integrated contemporary
methods in their experimental approaches and show potential for developing
vibrant collaborative research programs.

The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in
introductory courses and/or in area of expertise; mentor and serve as research
advisor to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in their advanced
degree programs in Botany and Plant Pathology, Molecular and Cell Biology, or
related programs; and act as advisor and research mentor to undergraduate
students.

Required qualifications include a PhD with research experience relevant to plant-microbe
interactions. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Other
preferred qualifications include potential for developing an interdisciplinary
research program, effective teaching, and a commitment to promoting diversity.
To review the position description and apply, go to posting #0011989 at
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. For full consideration, apply by
04/26/2014 when review of applications will begin.

Closing date: 05/26/2014.
Quick link: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63597