Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Genetics, Genomics, & Tree Breeding

About the role

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Forest Genetics, Genomics and/or Tree Breeding at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with research, instruction, and university and professional service expectations as part of a 9-month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Potential areas of research may include: Forest genetics, genomics, tree breeding, genomic selection, and gene editing technologies to address the molecular genetic basis of perennial traits relevant to forest productivity, health, adaptation, wood quality, and value-added biomaterials.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who can build a collaborative research program with faculty in the Warnell School, across campus, and with research partners at regional, national, and international levels, employing these tools for forest health applications, conserving and restoring threatened forest tree species, and improving forest productivity.
• Research responsibilities include development of an externally funded program that is recognized nationally and internationally.
• Teaching duties could include developing new undergraduate and graduate courses in Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement and Forest Biotechnology.
• Professional service includes serving on School/University committees and actively participating in professional/scientific societies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree prior to the starting date in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Genetics, Crop and Soil Science, or a closely related field.
• Appointment to Associate Professor requires a record consistent with promotion to Associate Professor at the Warnell School, such as strong evidence of emerging stature as a national authority, acquiring and administering external funding, ability to produce and communicate research products, and excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Service at the Associate Professor level for 1-2 years is preferred for this rank. Preferred qualifications include prior graduate or postdoctoral research training or industrial service in some area of plant genetics, genomics, biotechnology and/or breeding.

Qualifications

• The ability to effectively communicate research findings to the forestry and plant biotechnology research communities, as evidenced by a strong publication record and engagement with stakeholders.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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