Assistant Professor - Plant-Microbe Interactions Scientist

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Ithaca, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor - Plant-Microbe Interactions Scientist position at Cornell University focuses on researching plant-microbe interactions within the context of climate change. The successful candidate will develop a robust research program aimed at understanding the dynamics of plant-associated microbial communities and their impact on plant health. This tenure-track role also involves teaching responsibilities, where the candidate will create new courses and enhance existing ones related to plant health and microbiomes, integrating climate change considerations into the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Establish a cutting-edge, well-funded research program in plant-microbe interactions.
• Conduct research that integrates climate change and the plant-associated microbiome to address plant health challenges.
• Develop new undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on plant health and microbiomes in the context of climate change.
• Contribute to existing core graduate courses in plant-microbe interactions.
• Engage in service and leadership activities within the school, college, and university.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Plant and Microbial Biology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Ecology, or related fields.
• Strong track record of relevant research and demonstrated success in mentoring.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary team-based research and inclusive teaching.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching and mentoring diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support for start-up costs.