Assistant Professor, Tenure Track- Genome and Phenome Engineering- School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS)- CALS

Faculty Position

Focus: Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement

School of Integrative Plant Science

Cornell University

Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure-track.

Location: Ithaca, NY. The academic home for this position is the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.

The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement at the assistant professor level.

The successful candidate will lead an internationally recognized breeding and genetics program to bridge fundamental and applied plant science with a focus on small grains variety development. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate genomic engineering and new data-driven and artificial intelligence models, methods and/or tools for high throughput phenotyping into plant breeding pipelines. Concentration on small grains including wheat, oats, barley and related species is critical for New York's farming and craft brewing industries and would leverage Cornell's world class small grains breeding program and germplasm resources. The individual will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, release improved cultivars, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and research training.

Responsibilities: This position has an effort split of 60% research and 40% teaching.

Department Affiliation: The successful candidate will be a tenure-line faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will be based in the School of Integrative Plant Science with the option to join any of the five sections (Plant Biology, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil and Crop Sciences, or Horticulture). A mentoring program will support the personal and professional development of the new faculty member, providing advocacy, guidance, and assistance.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required in plant breeding, plant genetics/genomics or related discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups, other researchers in interdisciplinary inquiry, attract extramural support and lead an innovative research/breeding program. Postdoctoral and/or other relevant experience is desirable, with experience preferred in relevant teaching, student advising, and research. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

This is an in-person position. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to within commuting distance of Ithaca, NY. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Inquiries may be directed to: Kelly Robbins, Search Committee Chair, Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics- School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

CALS hiring range for position: Assistant Professor: $90,000 to $135,000