Assistant Professor: Plant & Macroalgae Microbiomes

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The role centers on research on plant/macroalgae microbiomes and environmental stress responses, with teaching and mentoring responsibilities across PMB's programs.

The department values interdisciplinary collaboration, supports growth in collaboration with IGI, EBI, and other centers, and seeks candidates with a strong record

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
• Strong research productivity and potential for funding.
• Expertise in plant-microbe interactions, soil microbial ecology, or macroalgae-associated microbiomes relevant to climate resilience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in PMB.
• Contribute to PMB's undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Engage in collaboration with campus and national lab partners.
• Develop an innovative, independent research program complementary to PMB and partners.

Skills

Strong research productivity

Funding potential

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative skills

Letters of reference

Education

PhD or equivalent (international)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The role centers on research on plant/macroalgae microbiomes and environmental stress responses, with teaching and mentoring responsibilities across PMB's programs.

The department values interdisciplinary collaboration, supports growth in collaboration with IGI, EBI, and other centers, and seeks candidates with a strong record