University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
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Job Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Job Type: Non-Classified Academic Position
Salary:
Annual Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits and retirement package.
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Description:
Anheuser-Busch and Arkansas Wholesalers Professorship in Plant Molecular Genetics.
Twelve month, Tenure-track Associate or Full Professor (90% research and 10% teaching) in the Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Position will be located on the Fayetteville campus and departmental affiliation is negotiable.
The University of Arkansas seeks qualified candidates for a professorship endowed by Anheuser Busch and the Walton Family foundation. The successful candidate will join plant biologists in providing University-wide leadership and establishing excellence in rice genomics. The incumbent will work closely with a state-wide team of molecular biologists, crop breeders, physiologists, entomologists, and pathologies and participate in the Cell and Molecular Biology interdepartmental graduate program. The successful candidate will apply state-of-the-art methods of plant genome analyses and genetics. Responses to biotic or abiotic stresses, environmental or developmental changes, metabolic pathways, or genomic contributions to value-added traits are among the possible topics for a research focus. The faculty member will develop and teach graduate courses and develop a nationally competitive research program.
Minimum Requirements:
A Ph.D. in plant molecular biology or closely related-discipline and demonstrated excellence in grantsmanship and interdisciplinary research are required. Ability to effectively communicate with professional, student and stakeholder audiences is essential.
Where To Apply?
Review of materials will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter stating research interest and teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; academic transcripts; and the names and addressed of three references to:
Ms. Joda Parent
Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
115 Plant Science Bldg.
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs.
Dr. Ken Korth
Ph: (479) 575-5191
Dr. Vibha Srivastava
Ph: (479) 575-4872
How to Apply:
University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
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