Employer: Virginia Tech

Description:
Assistant Professor,
Forest Genetics/Biotechnology
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Type of Appointment: Nine-month, tenure-track
Responsibilities: Teaching and research in forest genetics and biotechnology:
• Establish a nationally/internationally-recognized research program using molecular biology, quantitative genetic, genomic, and/or proteomic approaches to study forest trees. Possible areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, functional genomics of tree physiology, genotype-phenotype association genetics, and biotechnology approaches to biotic and abiotic stress tolerance. The person appointed will be expected to attract and mentor graduate students, acquire extramural research funding, and publish research results in high-quality refereed research journals.
• Teach undergraduate/graduate courses
• Participate in university governance and outreach activities.
Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. with emphasis in woody plant genetics, functional genomics, and/or plant propagation.
Desired: Background and interest in the genetics and management of forest trees. Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams consisting of molecular biologists, physiologists, geneticists, silviculturists, foresters, horticulturists, and others for the purpose of developing high-valued woody plants for diverse sites and uses.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 21, 2008, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Starting Date: Negotiable, with a target of August 10, 2008

Application Procedure: Online application is required.
Quicklink: jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=188383
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Amy Brunner, Search Committee Chair
(540-231-3165; abrunner@vt.edu)
Dr. Harold Burkhart, Department Head
(540-231-5483; burkhart@vt.edu)
Virginia Tech Department of Forestry
Blacksburg, VA 24061 U.S.A.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Harold E. Burkhart, Head, Department of Forestry
(540-231-6952 Voice/540-231-7227 TDD), by the application deadline.

Location: Blacksburg

Qualifications: Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. with emphasis in woody plant genetics, functional genomics, and/or plant propagation. Desired: Background and interest in the genetics and management of forest trees. Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams consisting of molecular biologists, physiologists, geneticists, silviculturists, foresters, horticulturists, and others for the purpose of developing high-valued woody plants for diverse sites and uses.

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Address: Application Procedure: Online application is required.
Quicklink: jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=188383
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Amy Brunner, Search Committee Chair
(540-231-3165; abrunner@vt.edu)
Dr. Harold Burkhart, Department Head
(540-231-5483; burkhart@vt.edu)
Virginia Tech Department of Forestry
Blacksburg, VA 24061 U.S.A.

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Deadline: April 21, 2008