Tenure-Track Professor: Plant-Microbe Interactions

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 the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The department emphasizes teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across campus and national labs.

Research should focus on plant or macroalgae microbiomes, environmental stressors, and contributions to climate-resilient crops and microbial systems, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity and potential for funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research mentoring of undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs.
• Evidence of expertise in plant-microbiome or macroalgae-microbiome interactions and climate resilience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor the next generation of scientists in plant and microbial biology.
• Contribute to PMB's undergraduate and graduate curricula and participate in graduate programs.

Skills

Research productivity

Teaching and mentoring

Collaborative research

Communication

Leadership

Service contribution

Education

PhD or enrolled in PhD program

Job description

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant- or Macroalgae-Associated Microbial Communities and Interactions. The department emphasizes teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across campus and national labs.

Research should focus on plant or macroalgae microbiomes, environmental stressors, and contributions to climate-resilient crops and microbial systems, with opportunities