Extension Plant Pathologist: Specialty Crops Disease

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky invites applicants for a tenure-eligible extension/research faculty position focused on field-grown fruit, vegetable, and tobacco pathology. The appointment is twelve months and located on the Lexington, KY campus.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized Extension program and translational research on pathogens of these crops, collaborate with Extension agents statewide, mentor graduate students, and contribute to MGCAFE through teaching, outreach

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Pathology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in applied plant pathology research and extension/outreach.

Responsibilities

• Focus on field-grown fruit, vegetable, and tobacco pathology.
• Develop and implement an educational/outreach program for specialty crops statewide.
• Conduct translational research and secure external funding.
• Mentor graduate students within the Integrated Plant and Soils Sciences program.
• Contribute to MGCAFE missions through teaching, outreach and service.

Education

PhD in Plant Pathology or related discipline

Job description

The University of Kentucky invites applicants for a tenure-eligible extension/research faculty position focused on field-grown fruit, vegetable, and tobacco pathology. The appointment is twelve months and located on the Lexington, KY campus.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized Extension program and translational research on pathogens of these crops, collaborate with Extension agents statewide, mentor graduate students, and contribute to MGCAFE through teaching, outreach