Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Breeding/Genetics

About the role

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an inclusive environment that values diversity across all dimensions. This is a 12-month, tenure-accruing position that is 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 30% Extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Marianna, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Develop a forage breeding program to address biotic and abiotic stresses, seasonal distribution of forage production, biological nitrogen fixation, seed production, and overall fitness of forage germplasm for Florida and the Southeast U.S.
• Use novel breeding technologies in laboratory and field activities.
• Seek external funding to support the breeding program.
• Develop an Extension program focused on enhancing producer adoption of new and existing forage cultivars through best management practices that protect natural resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, particularly the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, to align research and Extension programs with industry priorities.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation, and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students.
• Engage in professional development activities related to teaching and advising, and may teach courses and seminars on a limited basis.

Requirements

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Plant Breeding or a closely related discipline with emphasis on field-based crop improvement/plant breeding/cultivar development.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• A commitment to UF core values.
• Experience in field-based plant breeding research, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students.
• Postdoctoral or industry experience in the development/or application of novel methods targeting cultivar development is desirable.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Plant Breeding or a closely related discipline with emphasis on field-based crop improvement/plant breeding/cultivar development.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• A commitment to UF core values.
• Experience in field-based plant breeding research, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students.
• Postdoctoral or industry experience in the development/or application of novel methods targeting cultivar development is desirable.

Skills

Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. They must also have a commitment to UF core values and a commitment to UF core values.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with Experience and Education

Schedule

12-month, tenure-accruing position