Seed Pathology Scientist: Diagnostics & Genomics

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Retirement benefits

Flexible leave

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in seed pathology. The 65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service appointment aims to develop a high-impact, externally funded program in seed pathology and bioinformatics, leveraging ISU's -omics facilities.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field, expertise in seed pathology, and a track record of innovative teaching and collaboration. Start date August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Plant Science or closely related field.
• Experience in seed pathology.

Responsibilities

• 65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service.
• Develop an externally funded, high-impact research program in seed pathology and bioinformatics.
• Engage students in core areas of plant pathology, seed pathology, and bioinformatics while serving the university.

Skills

Seed pathology expertise

High-throughput sequencing

Computational pipelines

Research mentoring

Collaborative research

Fundraising / extramural funding

Teaching excellence

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Plant Science or related field

Job description

Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in seed pathology. The 65% research, 30% teaching, 5% service appointment aims to develop a high-impact, externally funded program in seed pathology and bioinformatics, leveraging ISU's -omics facilities.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field, expertise in seed pathology, and a track record of innovative teaching and collaboration. Start date August 16, 2027.