Tenure-Track Plant Biologist: Climate Resilience Research

University of California Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Responses to Environmental Changes. The candidate will develop a research program addressing abiotic and biotic plant responses, mentor students, and contribute to teaching within Plant and Microbial Biology.

The department seeks leaders who integrate genetics, genomics, physiology, and modeling, with potential for translational impact on crop resilience to climate change.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong research productivity and potential for funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students and postdocs.
• Experience or potential in integrating genetics, genomics, and modeling approaches.
• Record of independent, innovative publications in plant biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program on plant responses to environmental changes.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
• Contribute to teaching in plant biology and related courses.
• Collaborate across departments and external institutes to advance climate-relevant research.

Skills

Strong research productivity

Funding potential

Teaching excellence

Mentoring junior researchers

Education

PhD or enrolled in PhD program

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Responses to Environmental Changes. The candidate will develop a research program addressing abiotic and biotic plant responses, mentor students, and contribute to teaching within Plant and Microbial Biology.

The department seeks leaders who integrate genetics, genomics, physiology, and modeling, with potential for translational impact on crop resilience to climate change.