Lead Wheat Breeding & Genetics – Tenure-Track Faculty

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, invites applications for an 11-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Wheat Breeding and Genetics. The role leads the OSU wheat breeding program, integrates genomic and phenotyping tools, and collaborates across disciplines within the Wheat Improvement Team to improve yield and end-use quality.

The successful candidate will coordinate field testing, pursue external funding, and mentor graduate students while disseminating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
• Documented expertise in field-based plant breeding and genetics.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to secure extramural funding and publish peer-reviewed research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead collaborative, transdisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OSU wheat breeding program and germplasm development.
• Collaborate with the Wheat Improvement Team across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and implement breeding strategies with domestic and international collaborators.
• Secure external funding from federal agencies, state foundations, and industry partners.
• Conduct field evaluation at statewide stations and partner sites for variety releases.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present to stakeholders.

Skills

Plant breeding

Genetics

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a closely related biological field

Tools

Genomic selection

Marker-assisted breeding

High-throughput phenotyping

Crop modeling

Gene-editing

Job description

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, invites applications for an 11-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Wheat Breeding and Genetics. The role leads the OSU wheat breeding program, integrates genomic and phenotyping tools, and collaborates across disciplines within the Wheat Improvement Team to improve yield and end-use quality.

The successful candidate will coordinate field testing, pursue external funding, and mentor graduate students while disseminating