The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/plantbio/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental and Plant Stress Biology, with an expected start date of August 2025.
We seek a scientist who conducts basic research in plant stress interactions, with potential for applied outcomes solving real-world environmental problems. Such work might include studying plant responses to abiotic and/or biotic stressors, which could inform strategies for plant acclimation and conservation efforts. The goal is a research agenda that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to be applied to diverse funding opportunities.
This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position with 40% effort in research, 40% in teaching, and 20% in service, which includes mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust, externally-funding research program investigating plant abiotic and/or biotic interactions in the context of environmental stress. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to multidisciplinary research projects with existing strengths at Ohio University, like those found in the Ohio Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) https://www.ohio.edu/cas/ocees or Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) https://www.ohio.edu/cas/molecular-cellular-biology. Teaching responsibilities will fill department teaching needs and are consistent with the candidate’s expertise.
The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/plantbio/) consists of 11 full-time faculty, 34 graduate students, and 100/40 undergraduate majors/minors. Our strengths lie in our interdisciplinary approach, robust fieldwork, and innovative use of technology in addressing complex ecological and biological challenges. For example, faculty extract plant genetic material to understand pathways regulating plant adaptions and responses to the environment (including outer space) or that produce traits beneficial for humans, conduct species surveys of diverse ecosystem types, examine processes of plant evolution, or discover the connections between plant communities and the soil environmental in a changing climate. The department is also committed to hands-on research opportunities, with field sites like the Ridges Land Lab, Baker Preserve, the Forest Nutrient Economy Experiment, Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest, and facilities like the Carbohydrate Lab, Floyd Bartley Herbarium, Genomics Facility, and even the International Space Station.
Ohio University is a non-land grant Carnegie Foundation R1 residential campus with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. Founded in 1804 and nestled within the dissected forested landscape of Appalachia, Ohio University consists of nine colleges and multiple interdisciplinary programs. The city of Athens is a family-friendly and culturally diverse community that offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Plant Pathology, Plant and Microbial Biology, Plant Environmental Sciences, Plant Physiology, or other relevant disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience with a strong publication record. Commitment to fostering multidisciplinary research collaborations and teaching and mentoring excellence.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
To view additional details and apply online, please visit our website: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/51693
