Associate Professor: Population Genetics & Plant Breeding

Norwegian University of Life Sciences; Våler; On-site; NOK 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) seeks an Associate Professor in Population Genetics and Plant Breeding to lead research and education in forage crops. The role includes building an internationally recognized group, securing funding, and educating Bachelor, Master and PhD students.

You will collaborate across faculties, contribute to innovative teaching methods, and help advance climate-resilient agriculture while strengthening links with industry and research partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in the described fields and ability to lead internationally recognized research.
• Experience with forage crops and field experiments.
• Strong publication record in population genetics and plant breeding.
• Experience with Nordic agricultural conditions is an advantage
• Leadership in research groups is an advantage
• Good written and oral communication in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD students in population genetics and plant breeding.
• Establish an internationally competitive research group in the subject area.
• Secure external funding from national and international agencies.
• Collaborate with breeding companies, institutes and universities in Norway and abroad.
• Develop educational portfolio and implement modern digital learning approaches.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives across NMBU.

Skills

Population genetics

Genomics

Plant breeding

Quantitative genetics

Breeding methodologies

Education

PhD in Plant Breeding

Pedagogical education (≥200 hours)

Teaching experience in higher education

Supervision experience

Job description

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) seeks an Associate Professor in Population Genetics and Plant Breeding to lead research and education in forage crops. The role includes building an internationally recognized group, securing funding, and educating Bachelor, Master and PhD students.

You will collaborate across faculties, contribute to innovative teaching methods, and help advance climate-resilient agriculture while strengthening links with industry and research partners.