Soybean Breeder & Geneticist, Department of Plant Sciences
Soybean Breeder & Geneticist, Department of Plant Sciences
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Job Description
Screening of applicants credentials will begin July 25 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is February 1 2026.
The University of Tennessee is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Soybean Breeding & Genetics in the Department of Plant Sciences. This is a 9-month tenure track position 75% Research and 25% Teaching.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the comprehensive leadership of the UTIA Soybean Breeding & Genetics Program.
- Incorporate genomic selection to accelerate cultivar and germplasm improvement.
- Incorporate genetic diversity pest resistance abiotic stress tolerance and desirable seed quality attributes into high-yielding backgrounds.
- Exert visionary leadership and serve as a catalyst for the implementation of innovative research projects.
- Write research grant proposals to provide external funding to support the program.
- Advise graduate students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses.
- Recruit qualified staff and promote their professional development.
- Manage budgets assets equipment and personnel to meet the needs of the research program.
- Nurture productive relationships across the Institute of Agriculture and University of Tennessee other universities USDA and constituents external to the University
BENEFITS
Benefits available include group medical insurance dental insurance group and individual life insurance long-term disability insurance workers compensation non-contributory retirement (UT makes all contributions) voluntary retirement programs sick leave annual leave paid holidays and administrative leave days unemployment compensation educational waivers and use of University Services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Ph.D degree in the field of Plant Breeding or Genetics or a closely related area.
- Postdoctoral research experience at a university (preferably land-grant institution) USDA-ARS or related agricultural industry experience.
- Plant breeding experience including the management of multiple field plot trials is essential.
- Strong leadership and communication skills and other personal attributes necessary to manage and direct a research and teaching program.
- Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to lead work well with others and work with a diverse range of constituents.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in multiple aspects of molecular breeding and functional genomics particularly as they relate to crop improvement and the integration of modern genomic tools in breeding programs.
- Experience with grant writing and potential in securing research funding.
- Teaching experience of plant breeding courses.
- Demonstrated ability to administer budgets and manage personnel.
Employment Type
Full Time
