P-9669

SPECIALTY CROPS GENETICS AND BREEDING Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) - College of Agriculture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

The College of Agriculture, Purdue University, is seeking an academic year, tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the genetics and breeding of specialty crops. The successful candidate will utilize genetic diversity and the tools of modern genetics to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. Research is the primary scholarly focus of the appointment. In addition, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral research associates is expected. The faculty hire will interact with others working on specialty crops and is expected to develop collaborative multidisciplinary programs.

The position is part of a cluster-hire in the College involving diverse research disciplines and approaches relevant to specialty (vegetable, fruit, and/or ornamental) crops. The position is advertised jointly between the Departments of Botany & Plant Pathology and Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, and this expanded search will consider hiring at either the assistant or associate professor level. The departmental home of the successful candidate will depend on specific research and teaching interests. Questions about the position may be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Ray Martyn, Department of Botany & Plant Pathology rmartyn@purdue.edu and Dr. Cary Mitchell, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture cmitchel@purdue.edu.

Qualifications: A PhD degree in plant genetics, plant breeding, or related plant-science discipline. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Post-doctoral or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable, as is ability to collaborate and develop multidisciplinary team approaches to solve research problems. Experience in contemporary technologies to enhance genetics and selection programs, phenotypic plant selection, statistical genetics, and/or bioinformatics, will be considered advantageous.

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with professional experience. This is an academic year appointment with excellent fringe benefits that include employer contributions to the individual’s retirement program, medical, life & disability insurance, and sabbatical-leave opportunities.

Screening of applicants will begin January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Expected appointment will be July 1, 2010. Applications should include a cover letter that includes a statement of professional goals for research and teaching, the candidate’s curriculum vitae with full list of publications, and the names and contact information, including email address, of four references. All application materials should be sent electronically as .pdf files to: Ms. Colleen Martin, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2010. Email: martinck@purdue.edu. Phone: 1-765-494-1306. Fax: 1-765-494-0391.

Visit our web sites at http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ or http://www.btny.purdue.edu/

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

(Posted 11-10-09)1109/P-9669

Posted on: 11/10/2009
Closing date: 01/15/2010 or Until filled