Potato & Onion Agronomy Scientist - Research & Extension

University Of Idaho; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Plant Science, invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in potato/onion agronomy at the Parma Research and Extension Center. The role offers 60% research, 35% extension, and 5% service, with tenure-track or tenured prospects.

The candidate will publish findings, pursue extramural funding, mentor graduate students, and develop educational materials for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in plant science, agronomy, crop science, horticulture, agroecology, or related field required.
• Experience planning, conducting, and reporting field-based experiments in agronomic systems.
• Record of published research in refereed journals and peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on potato and onion agronomy; publish findings and mentor graduate students.
• Publish and present at conferences; secure extramural funding.
• Develop outreach materials and educational bulletins for stakeholders and the public.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and peer-review activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Field trial planning

Education

Ph.D. in plant science

Job description

The University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Plant Science, invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in potato/onion agronomy at the Parma Research and Extension Center. The role offers 60% research, 35% extension, and 5% service, with tenure-track or tenured prospects.

The candidate will publish findings, pursue extramural funding, mentor graduate students, and develop educational materials for stakeholders.