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    Job To Refer: Assistant Professor -- Crop Eco-Physiology
    Department of Agronomy
    Purdue University

    Position: Tenure-track faculty position in crop eco-physiology. The appointment will include research (majority) and teaching. This position is an Assistant Professor position (academic 10 month appointment). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

    Responsibilities: The successful candidate will conduct innovative crop physiology research directed to achieving enhanced plant productivity and environmental sustainability for maize or soybeans. The research context is broad and could include, among others, abiotic stress tolerance, input use efficiency (e.g., nutrients, water, etc.) and plant resiliency to climate change. Candidates capable of employing creative phenotyping technologies for advanced understanding/determination of important traits and/or integrative systems modeling of maize or soybeans are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded, internationally recognized, scholarly research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate crop science courses, advise students and contribute to Extension programs in field crops.

    Qualifications: A Ph.D. in crop physiology, plant physiology or a related discipline is required. Doctoral and/or postdoctoral research experience aimed at understanding impacts of genotype, environment and/or management interactions on physiological responses of crop species is highly desirable. Commitment to teaching excellence is important. The ability to work as part of a team and the ability to interact with students, government agencies, industry and the general public are essential. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering diversity. Candidates with experience in, or the desire to, develop international dimensions of the discipline are preferred.

    Applications: Review of applications will begin August 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit letters of application, statements describing their research and teaching interests, official transcripts, the names of three individuals that can serve as references and detailed curriculum vitae, that include education, experience, additional qualifications and publications (sspitz@purdue.edu; Fax: 765-496-2926).

    Questions may be directed to Dr. Tony Vyn, Search Chair (tvyn@purdue.edu; 765-496-3757).

    Agronomy URL: http://www.ag.purdue.edu/agry/
     
     
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