Date of posting here Feb 24, 2008 Type of position This is a 9-month tenure track position with opportunity for summer appointment. Responsibilities will be allocated as 60% research, 25% teaching, and 15% extension in the Department of Crop Sciences. Employer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Crop Sciences Description of Employer More information on the Department of Crop Sciences, is available at http://www.cropsci.uiuc.edu Location Urbana, Illinois Salary Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees Closing date of competition March 21, 2008 Date position available The position is available as soon as possible thereafter that the candidate is available. Description of duties We seek an outstanding early career scientist who will foresee research and teaching needs in biomass cropping systems for Illinois. The ideal candidate will address challenges concerning the potential introduction of new crops and/or the use of existing crops or systems for biomass fuel. The successful candidate will provide a scientific base for agronomic advice and teaching in the state. The successful applicant is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and teaching program in biomass crop agronomy and production. The ideal candidate will become part of a broad, dynamic, and internationally recognized faculty in agriculture. The successful candidate will collaborate as an agronomist in multidisciplinary teams investigating egological, plant protection, modeling, and socio-economic dimensions of biomass production. It is expected that the successful candidate will participate in and provide leadership to projects that include switchgrass, miscanthus, and sorghum. Also it is expected that the candidate will collaborate nationally and internationally to investigate a broader range of potential tropical and temperate feedstocks possibly including sugarcane, pennisetum, echinocloa, spartina, and andropogon. The incumbent is expected to develop a course on the agronomy of biomass crops and to collaborate in the development of a bioenergy curriculum in the department. Qualifications sought A Ph.D. in agronomy, crop sciences, ecology or a related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desired. The successful applicant must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills; demonstrate clear desire and ability to propose, conduct and report independent and team-based research; and demonstrate desire and ability to develop an excellent teaching program. Contact for additional information For additional information contact: Dr. Germán Bollero, Search Committee Chair, Department of Crop Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1102 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801 Telephone: (217) 333-9475, FAX (217) 333-9474 e-mail: gbollero@uiuc.edu. Application procedure   Submit what To assure full consideration, a cover letter including a detailed statement of research and teaching goals, a curriculum vitae, a valid e-mail address, certified undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference must be submitted by March 21, 2008 to the address below. Please cite announcement number 01/08D-11652 when applying. Submit to The packet should be sent to: Professor R.G. Hoeft, Head, Department of Crop Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1102 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801 Telephone (217) 333-9480. Additional Information THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER