Tenure-Track Plant Physiologist: Organismal Physiology Focus

Texas Tech; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University’s Department of Biological Sciences in Lubbock invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organismal-level Plant Physiology to begin Fall 2027. We seek a scholar focusing on phenotypic and whole-plant physiology, with potential molecular or ecosystem approaches.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and pursue external funding, benefiting from collaborations across Plant & Soil

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date.
• Record of peer-reviewed research relating to plant physiology.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research in organismal-level plant physiology.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate plant biology courses.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs.
• Direct graduate student thesis/dissertation committees.
• Seek external funding from agencies like NSF/USDA.

Skills

Grant writing

Mentoring

Collaborative research

Course development

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Texas Tech University’s Department of Biological Sciences in Lubbock invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organismal-level Plant Physiology to begin Fall 2027. We seek a scholar focusing on phenotypic and whole-plant physiology, with potential molecular or ecosystem approaches.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and pursue external funding, benefiting from collaborations across Plant & Soil