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The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland in College Park is seeking to fill two tenure track faculty positions associated with how biotic and abiotic stresses associated with climate change impact plant growth and development and plant competition in plant communities. The first position (#129406) is focused on investigating the molecular, genetic, ecological, and/or cellular responses to abiotic stresses associated with a changing climate and the translation of research results to ameliorate stress effects on plant growth in agricultural systems and/or land- or aquatic-based plant communities. The second position (#103646) is focused on the impact of biotic and abiotic stressors associated with climate change on native and invasive plant competitiveness in plant communities, and molecular and genetic, and cultural approaches to control invasive species proliferation.
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland – College Park invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Invasive Species Plant Biologist Tenure Track Faculty – 12 Month Appointment (60% Research, 40% Extension) #103646 from outstanding early-career scientists from a broad range of disciplines. The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a cutting-edge, externally-funded research program that focuses on invasive plant competitiveness in agricultural and urban environments. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who would investigate the impact of biotic and abiotic stressors (associated with climate change) on native and invasive plant species and communities, and molecular and genetic approaches to control invasive species such as reducing herbicide resistance, reducing invasive species resilience and fitness, and/or promoting sterility in invasive species populations. The candidate is expected to identify and promote ways to control invasive species exclusive of herbicides to the Maryland agriculture communities and the public. In addition, the candidate will also participate in undergraduate and/or graduate instruction. Questions may be sent to Dr. Mark Carroll, Faculty Search Chair at [email protected]
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland – College Park invites applications for Assistant Professor Abiotic Stress Plant Biologist Tenure Track Faculty – 9 Month Appointment (60% Research, 40% Instructional) #129406 from outstanding early-career scientists studying plant abiotic stress. Applicants investigating the molecular, genetic, ecological, and/or cellular responses to abiotic stresses associated with a changing climate and the translation of research results to ameliorate stress effects on plant growth in agricultural systems and/or land- or aquatic-based plant communities are invited to apply. The successful candidate is expected to build a cutting-edge, externally funded research program. Candidates interested in fundamental research that can inform and guide strategies to ameliorate the effects of abiotic stress on plant productivity are encouraged to apply. In addition to research activities, the appointed candidate will participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching; teaching one undergraduate course in environmental physiology is expected. Applicants must have a doctorate degree in a relevant area, an outstanding publication record commensurate with their experience, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Questions may be sent to Dr. Gary Coleman, Faculty Search Chair at [email protected]