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POSITION:
Assistant
or Associate Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics
- #07863 Tenure-track
assistant or associate professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics.
- Research, 60%; teaching,
40%.
- Lead an innovative
research program on the genetics and breeding of vegetable
crops.
- Develop a strong research
and teaching program in vegetable genetics and breeding.
- Emphasis will focus on
methods for identification and utilization of disease and/or
insect resistance to improve vegetable germplasm and
varieties.
- Existing genetic resources
are especially well-developed for breeding and genetics of
cucurbits and pepper.
- Techniques employed may
include whole plant, population and molecular/cellular
approaches.
- Develop a strong
externally funded program, advise and direct graduate
students, release improved germplasm and/or varieties,
interact with stakeholders, and actively participate in
Cornell's Vegetable Breeding Institute.
- Teaching responsibilities
include a 4-credit course at the undergraduate level and
participation in journal clubs at the graduate level.
- Preference will be given
to candidates interested in forming interactive networks
with faculty in related fields such as horticulture, plant
pathology, plant biology, and computational biology, and who
are willing and able to serve as a resource person for
students and faculty in the area of plant genetics and
disease resistance.
For more information visit our
web site
http://plbrgen.cals.cornell.edu.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in plant breeding,
plant genetics, or plant molecular biology
- Experience in teaching,
student advising, and research related to this position,
either pre- or postdoctoral
- Evidence of ability to
work with other researchers in interdisciplinary inquiry
- Evidence of ability to
attract extramural support and lead an innovative
research/breeding program
- Postdoctoral and/or other
relevant experience desirable.
Applications
Send a letter of
application, complete resume, and academic transcripts to:
Dr. Mark Sorrells
Search Committee Chair
c/o Cynda Farnham
240 Emerson Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-1901
and have three letters of reference sent to the same
address.
Personal statements summarizing teaching experience and
interests, leadership efforts, and contributions in the
interest of greater diversity are encouraged.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to
Cynda Farnham
240 Emerson Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-1901
clf4@cornell.edu
607-255-2180
607-255-6683 (fax).
Review of applications will
begin February, 2008 and continue until a suitable applicant is
identified.
Cornell University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
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