Organic Biogeochemistry Faculty – Plant & Soil Sciences

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences to build a program in organic biogeochemistry focusing on agroecosystems, aquatic systems, and the soil environment.

The position is 12-month, tenure-eligible with ~80% research, 15% teaching, 5% service; start date July 1, 2027; collaboration across departments; strong analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry are valued.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in soil/earth/environmental/aquatic sciences or environmental chemistry.
• Post-doctoral biogeochemistry and analytical chemistry experience desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Research: develop a nationally and internationally recognized program in organic biogeochemistry focusing on agroecosystems and aquatic ecosystems.
• Collaborate with department programs and campus researchers focused on carbon cycling and environmental fate of organic contaminants.
• Teaching: develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental organic analytical chemistry and biogeochemistry.

Skills

Biogeochemistry

Analytical chemistry

Written communication

Oral communication

Grant/funding acquisition

Education

PhD in soil/earth/environmental sciences

Tools

High-resolution mass spectrometry

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences to build a program in organic biogeochemistry focusing on agroecosystems, aquatic systems, and the soil environment.

The position is 12-month, tenure-eligible with ~80% research, 15% teaching, 5% service; start date July 1, 2027; collaboration across departments; strong analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry are valued.