Tenure-Track Professor: Plant Disease Resistance & Teaching

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Plant Disease Resistance to develop a research program focused on plant disease. This full-time position will include teaching responsibilities in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in Plant Pathology and a strong track record in their field, along with experience in research funding. The role includes mentoring students and conducting collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Plant Pathology, Genetics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in plant physiology, genomics, breeding, host–parasite interactions, or related areas.
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high-impact research program on plant disease resistance.
• Conduct fundamental and translational research on resistance mechanisms and genetic architecture.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Plant physiology

Genomics

Breeding

Host-parasite interactions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Doctorate in Plant Pathology or related field

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Plant Disease Resistance to develop a research program focused on plant disease. This full-time position will include teaching responsibilities in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in Plant Pathology and a strong track record in their field, along with experience in research funding. The role includes mentoring students and conducting collaborative research.