Assistant Professor - Plant Developmental Biology - Department of Plant and Microbial BiologyUniversity of California Berkeley - Berkeley, CA, USA
Position Title : Assistant Professor - Plant Developmental Biology - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
Application Review Begins : Monday, August 19, 2024
Application Deadline : Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Institution : University of California Berkeley
Department / Division : Plant and Microbial Biology
Salary range : The current salary range for this position is $78,200-$123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start : July 1, 2025
Application Window :
- Open date : August 6, 2024
- Next review date : Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
- Final date : Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description :
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology in the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in plant developmental biology.
The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research on the molecular, cellular, and organismal principles and processes that organize how plant form emerges in time and space, determine how plant development responds to the environment, or influence how plant form has diversified over evolutionary timescales.
Researchers working on any aspect of plant developmental mechanisms, morphology, organogenesis, computational morphodynamics, developmental plasticity, and / or evolution of development are encouraged to apply.
The candidate's research will be expected to integrate a broad spectrum of classical and cutting-edge genetic, genomic, physiological, quantitative imaging, computational analysis and modeling, systems biology, and / or synthetic biology approaches.
Applicants should also have strong interests in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists in plant developmental biology.
Candidates whose research programs include translational research bearing on crop improvement or on management and / or conservation of naturally occurring populations, particularly in the context of adaptation to climate change, are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications :
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) :
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PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications :
The ideal candidate will :
- Demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity, potential for funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
- Demonstrate evidence of expertise and scholarship within a relevant field such as, but not limited to, plant developmental mechanisms, morphology, organogenesis, computational morphodynamics, developmental plasticity, and / or evolution of development.
- Demonstrate strong research skills and a potential to establish an innovative research agenda, to communicate their work effectively to a broader public, and to work with other researchers from diverse disciplines.
- Demonstrate evidence of their commitment to working in an inclusive and interdisciplinary environment and their strong desire to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that align with UC Berkeley's mission to meet the educational needs of California's diverse population.
Application Requirements :
Document requirements :
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - Cover Letter (1-2 pages)
- Statement of Research - Statement of research describing current and future research interests (3 pages)
- Statement of Teaching - Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (1 page)
- Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. (1-2 pages)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.
Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
- Publication / Document #1 (Optional)
- Publication / Document #2 (Optional)
- Publication / Document #3 (Optional)
- Publication / Document #4 (Optional)
- Publication / Document #5 (Optional)
Reference requirements :
3-5 required (contact information only)
Applicants should arrange to have 3-5 letters of reference submitted via this web portal. Letters are strongly encouraged to be uploaded by the final date to apply.
Job location : Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit : https : / / apptrkr.com / 5517780
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