Research Faculty, Potato​/Onion Agronomist

Position Summary

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Plant Science, seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for a fiscal‑year, tenure‑track or tenured appointment. The Potato/Onion Agronomist at the Parma R&E Center will devote 60% of their effort to research on potato and onion agronomy, including publishing findings, presenting at conferences, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. 35% of the role involves Extension and outreach, developing and disseminating educational materials, bulletins, and presentations for stakeholders and the public.

The remaining 5% includes service through participation in faculty meetings, committees, and professional activities such as reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

• Ph.D. in plant science, agronomy, crop science, horticulture, agroecology, or related scientific discipline that demonstrates research competency in crop production and agronomy.
• Experience planning, conducting, and reporting on field-based experiments in agronomic systems.
• Record of published research results in refereed scientific journals and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience with verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of potato and/or onion production systems.
• Evidence of success at securing competitive grant funding.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations at scientific meetings and/or to stakeholder audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in multi‑disciplinary team‑based research and extension programs.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams composed of multi‑institutional colleagues, stakeholders, and members of commodity groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff.
• Evidence of success in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students and/or post‑doctoral researchers.
• Experience writing extension publications and popular press articles for non‑scientific audiences.

• Be able to work outdoors in cold, temperate, or hot weather; able to work in wet or dry weather conditions.
• Be able to walk distances to inspect and work in fields and lab settings.
• Be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 50 pounds.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.