Assistant Professor - Plant Responses to Environmental Changes - Department of Plant and Microb

Overview

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology in the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in “Plant Responses to Environmental Changes.”

The department conducts research in plant and microbial biology across biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, genetics and genomics, ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis, with applications to ecosystems, agriculture, bioenergy, biomedicine, and biotechnology. The department offers vibrant undergraduate majors and top-ranked Ph.D. programs in microbiology and plant biology. Researchers have access to extensive greenhouse and field space and opportunities for collaboration with other units on campus, including the Innovative Genomics Institute, the Energy Biosciences Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Food Institute, the Plant Gene Expression Center, the Joint Genomics Institute, and the Joint Bioenergy Institute.

We seek applicants conducting fundamental research to understand how plants respond and adapt to environmental changes, including abiotic stress factors (e.g., temperature, drought, flooding, salinity) and biotic interactions (e.g., pathogenic and symbiotic microorganisms, insects, parasitic plants). The candidate’s research should integrate genetic, genomic, physiological, quantitative analysis and modeling, systems biology, and/or synthetic biology approaches. The position also requires a strong interest in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists in plant biology.

Candidates whose programs include both fundamental biology and translational research bearing on crop improvement, particularly in the context of climate-change adaptations, are especially encouraged to apply.

The department recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence and is committed to open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development for all members of the community.

We are committed to addressing family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are open to candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, time away for family reasons, or careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare’s website.

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD or equivalent international degree program at the time of application.