Tenure-Track Plant–Microbe Interactions for Climate Resilience

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

Job summary

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The app focuses on plant‑microbiome or macroalgae‑microbiome dynamics with implications for climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.

Ideal candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring, collaborate with programs such as IGI, EBI, and related centers, and

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field or enrolled at time of application.
• Strong record of research productivity and potential for external funding.
• Expertise in plant–microbiome interactions or macroalgae-associated microbiomes.
• Ability to establish an innovative, collaborative, independent research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduates and graduates in PMB.
• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to PMB's curricula and participate in department service.

Skills

Research productivity

Funding potential

Teaching excellence

Mentoring students

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The app focuses on plant‑microbiome or macroalgae‑microbiome dynamics with implications for climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.

Ideal candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring, collaborate with programs such as IGI, EBI, and related centers, and