Faculty Assistant

Faculty Assistant Position

A Faculty Assistant position is available in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland, College Park. This position will coordinate joint research initiatives in the Tiwari and Rawat labs. The position is focused on developing molecular understanding of plant resistance to the fungal pathogens of wheat, including FHB, rust, and powdery mildew. The successful candidates will functionally characterize resistance proteins in wheat and model plant-pathogen systems.

The successful applicants will be strong team players, highly solution-oriented and will have a key role in ensuring smooth running of lab activities and student training.

Evaluation of applications will begin as they are received. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Initial support is for two years with additional time contingent upon performance. Physical Demands:
Position requires fieldwork. Applicants should be able to walk long distances, lift 25 pounds and be able to work in a hot, humid and wet environment.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in plant molecular biology/ pathology or a related discipline. Preferences: A strong publication record and a PhD in plant molecular biology/ pathology or a related discipline, preferably within the past three years, is required. The candidate must have background in molecular plant pathology and should be adept in plant molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, transient and stable transformation, CRISPR-based gene editing, protein isolation, western labelling, and disease assays on wheat, Arabidopsis and Nicotiana.

The expectations of the position include good problem-solving skills, leadership, independent thinking. Active engagement in mentoring students and disseminating science are anticipated from the incumbent.

Required Application Materials:
Applications should include CV, cover letter describing research interests and career goals, contact information for 3 references.

Best Consideration Date:
August 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:
August 11, 2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Department: AGNR-Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Worker Sub-Type:
Faculty Regular

Salary Range: $50,300- $68,000

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.