Assistant Professor: Potato Variety Development & Extension

International Society for Horticultural Science; Moscow (ID); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist in Potato Variety Development (Assistant Professor) in Moscow, Idaho.

The position focuses on agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties, emphasizing scholarship, extension, and leadership within the department. The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research, publish in refereed journals, mentor graduate students, secure external funding, and deliver outreach to extension clientele

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in agronomy, horticulture, crop science, plant physiology, plant science, or closely related field.
• Experience with agronomy, physiology, pest management, cultivar development, or storage.
• Experience initiating, completing, and publishing research findings.
• Experience communicating both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties.
• Publish in refereed journals and present findings at conferences and to extension clientele.
• Mentor graduate students and secure external grant funding.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry personnel as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in agronomy/horticulture/crop science/plant physiology or related field

Job description

University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist in Potato Variety Development (Assistant Professor) in Moscow, Idaho.

The position focuses on agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties, emphasizing scholarship, extension, and leadership within the department. The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research, publish in refereed journals, mentor graduate students, secure external funding, and deliver outreach to extension clientele