Tenure-Track: Plant & Macroalgae Microbiome Interactions

Laplace Expert Ltd; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in plant or macroalgae-associated microbial communities and interactions. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Berkeley’s research ecosystem.

The position emphasizes studying host-associated microbiomes under environmental stress to advance crop resilience, sustainable

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent international degree at the time of application.
• Strong research productivity and leadership in plant-microbiome or related areas.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to lead an independent, collaborative research program linking discovery with applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach in core plant and microbial biology curricula.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
• Develop an independent, collaborative research program that connects fundamental discovery with agricultural and environmental applications.

Skills

Plant-microbiome research

Soil microbial ecology

Macroalgae-associated microbiome

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in plant or macroalgae-associated microbial communities and interactions. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Berkeley’s research ecosystem.

The position emphasizes studying host-associated microbiomes under environmental stress to advance crop resilience, sustainable