Associate​/Full Professor - Davidson​/Fuller Presidential Chair Life Sciences

Working Title

Associate/Full Professor - Davidson/Fuller Presidential Chair in the Life Sciences

School of Biological Sciences-1076

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02/14/2025

03/17/2025

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The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for the endowed John

F. Davidson PhD and Marian J. Fuller PhD Presidential Chair in the Life Sciences. We seek an outstanding scientist with a record of impactful scholarly achievements within the broad field of integrative plant biology. We expect to make the appointment at the senior associate or full professor level with tenure.

The successful candidate will work broadly using interdisciplinary and integrative approaches in any area of plant biology and have demonstrated pre-eminence in their field. This position will play a key role in furthering UNL’s goals of integrating plant science research at multiple biological levels, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics and from fundamental discoveries to practical applications. The candidate is expected to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines, potentially including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, plant physiology and development, ecology and environmental science, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, genomics, and bioinformatics in order to address complex questions regarding the function, development, evolution, and/or ecological significance of plants.

The successful candidate will receive dedicated lab and office space and a competitive salary and start-up package, as well as recurring annual research support. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate with an accomplished group of biologists in SBS biosci.unl.edu, the Center for Plant Science Innovation psi.unl.edu, and departments associated with the Agricultural Research Division ard.unl.edu, as well as other units across the UNL campus and the University of Nebraska system.

SBS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and welcoming place to work. As articulated in our strategic plans, SBS, CAS and UNL are committed to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of our mission.

UNL seeks to achieve a working and learning environment that is open to all people. Dignity and respect for all in the UNL community are the responsibility of each individual member of the community. The realization of that responsibility across the campus is critical to UNL’s success.

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• Ph.D. in plant biology or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability and accomplishments in research and associated activities with a primary focus on integrative plant biology.
• Demonstrated ability and accomplishments in teaching and mentoring of students of all backgrounds.

• An exceptional record of research leadership as evidenced by peer-reviewed research publications, a documented ability to obtain and manage external research funding, and scientific impact, commensurate with the rank sought and the focal discipline.
• Research interests that complement, enhance, and expand plant biology at UNL.
• Accomplishments and interest in developing new interdisciplinary research collaborations that strengthen regional, national, and…