Assistant Professor of Crop Resilience at University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Job Summary:
The Department of Plant & Agroecosystem Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Crop Resilience. The successful candidate will develop an innovative and extramurally funded research program in crop physiology, focused on plant-environment interactions. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to, crop plant climate adaptations and resilience, hormone and environmental signaling and responses, nutrient relations, photosynthesis, stress responses, and water relations. We are interested in candidates whose research uses experimental biology with modeling approaches to better understand the mechanisms underlying crop resilience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to address the impacts of climate change and agricultural practices on crop productivity and agroecosystem services. The candidate's work will translate fundamental discoveries into practical solutions for crop production challenges, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural systems.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain an independent research program on crop resilience physiology that is extramurally funded and internationally recognized.
2. Teach in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum according to department and college expectations and needs, including a new graduate course in the Physiology of Plant Production.
3. Mentor students and promote their development and success in a collaborative environment.
4. Contribute to the Wisconsin Idea through outreach and service functions of the department, college, and university.
5. Contribute to efforts aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, college, and university.
6. Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD
In Plant Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or other closely related field.
Qualifications:
- Must have a record of conducting physiological research with crop plants and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Must have prior experience teaching or mentoring students.
- Must articulate a vision for a graduate course centered on the physiology of crop plants and their responses to the environment.
- Must articulate a vision to secure external funding for their proposed research program.
All requirements must be met by the start date.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JUNE 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.
Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels,
bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of
scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/
The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences (PAS) has over 30 faculty with diverse research interests (https://pasdept.wisc.edu). The applicant will teach in the context of new undergraduate and graduate programs in Plant Science and Technology, which are being developed. Faculty in the PAS department are also active in the following interdisciplinary programs: Agroecology, Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Global Health, and programs within the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
This position will be assigned office and lab space in the Moore Hall/Plant Sciences complex on the main campus. The UW-Madison network of Agricultural Research Stations (https://ars.wisc.edu) is comprised of 12 unique sites, representing the diversity of production systems in Wisconsin. The UW-Madison Walnut Street Greenhouse complex is part of this network and utilized by many PAS research groups. The Agricultural Research Stations are supported by over 100 employees.
UW-Madison is one of the world's premier research and teaching universities, with close to 50,000 students. The 963-acre campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is consistently ranked among the top 5 small U.S. cities to live in because of its cultural and ethnic diversity, affordable cost of living, low unemployment, and excellent public schools.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Jeff Endelman ([email protected]).
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion (https://diversity.wisc.edu/).
How to Apply:
Apply via Jobs@UW, PVL #307078. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. To begin the process, click "Apply Now."
Applicants should upload the following information as a single PDF document:
1. Cover letter that summarizes your background, interests, and qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement on research that addresses your experience, interests, and goals. (max. 2 pages)
4. Statement on teaching and mentoring that addresses your experience, interests, and goals. (max. 2 pages)
5. Copies of 2 relevant publications.
6. Names and contact information for three professional references.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by: January 15, 2025
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
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