Assistant Professor – Weed Genetics and Ecophysiology
Assistant Professor – Weed Genetics and Ecophysiology
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Assistant Professor Weed Genetics and Ecophysiology
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track 11-month faculty position on the main campus in Stillwater OK in the area of weed science and ecophysiology.
Position Description
This position holds 75% Research and 25% Teaching responsibilities.
The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized collaborative and externally funded impactful research program in weed genetics ecophysiology and sustainable management. This position will create improved understanding of weed-crop dynamics in response to seed and plant epigenetics within a changing climate. Research areas could include: improved understanding of crop competition under herbicide resistance scenarios; development of ecological approaches to adapting cropping communities to abiotic and biotic stresses; shifts in herbicide physiology in response to dynamic climate events; landscape scale modeling of weed population dynamics in response to climate change; developing alternative ecologically-based and non-chemical approaches for herbicide-resistant weeds. Teaching expectations include an applied undergraduate course in weed science in addition to other undergraduate and/or graduate courses addressing weed ecology weed: crop interactions herbicide physiology or other areas of department need and the candidates expertise. They will also coach/advise the Collegiate Weed Science team and actively contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning within the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The successful candidate will explore and foster multidisciplinary collaborations internally and externally and engage with stakeholders and associated organizations. Success in pursuit of external funding for research activities is expected. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive work environment and collegiality among peers.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Weed Science Crop Science Ecophysiology or a closely related field. Applicants must have excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with scientific and non-scientific audiences both orally and in writing. Applicants must be committed to working effectively and collaboratively with faculty in the department and across the division. Applicants must have the ability to identify and aggressively pursue external funding and demonstrate the ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants must have evidence of teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include evidence of ability to secure external funding from competitive national funding sources expertise in weed control monitoring weed genetics population dynamics ecophysiology herbicide physiology and/or crop: weed interactions. Preference will be given to those with evidence of teaching excellence.
Employment Conditions
This position is an 11-month tenure track faculty position. It will be filled by March 2026 or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. This is a benefits-eligible position.
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences includes a team of 25 faculty along with support staff post-docs and graduate and undergraduate students who are dedicated to the Land Grant mission through research teaching and extension. Our faculty pride themselves on collegiality and are focused on ensuring the success of our students faculty and stakeholders. More information can be found on our website Twitter: @OSUplantsoilsci or Facebook: @.
Application
Formal applications are via electronic submission at .
To apply candidates should submit: (a) a letter of application that includes qualifications associated research and teaching activities statement of research interest and statement of teaching philosophy; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) official academic transcripts from their degree granting institutions; (d) names and contact information of three professional references.
Questions can be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Beatrix Haggard () or Dr. Wade Thomason PSS Department Head ( or 405.744.6426).
Review of applications will begin January 12 2026. Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are selected. Position contingent upon available funding.
To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater visit these websites.
Employment Type
Full Time
