Forage & Biofuel Breeding Scientist (Tenure-Track)

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Tuition reduction

Job summary

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, seeks a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Forage, Biofuel and Cover Crop Breeding (80% research, 20% teaching). Lead a plant breeding program to improve sustainability and agroecosystem resiliency, collaborating with crop improvement and seed teams.

The role emphasizes publishing scholarly work, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to a nationally recognized research program.

Qualifications

• PhD required in plant science, agronomy, crop science, plant breeding or closely related field.
• Experience in an applied plant breeding program is expected.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
• Strong scholarly productivity potential (publications, talks).
• Experience teaching (TA or instructor of record) is required.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a science-based, region-specific forage, cover crop and biofuel breeding program.
• Collaborate with crop improvement and foundation seed teams.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Experience teaching

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

PhD in plant science, agronomy, crop science, plant breeding or related field

Tools

Genomics

Phenomics

AI for breeding

Job description

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, seeks a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Forage, Biofuel and Cover Crop Breeding (80% research, 20% teaching). Lead a plant breeding program to improve sustainability and agroecosystem resiliency, collaborating with crop improvement and seed teams.

The role emphasizes publishing scholarly work, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to a nationally recognized research program.