The Miami Herald
Assistant Professor - Weed Science / Ecology / Management in Edible Specialty Cr
The Miami Herald, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823
Assistant Professor
Weed Science/Ecology/Management in Edible Specialty Crops
Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University
The
Department of Horticulture
in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at
Michigan State University
invites applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-system Assistant Professor position (with a 50% Research, 40% Extension, and 10% Teaching assignment) to lead an internationally recognized, innovative and competitively funded research and extension program in weed science and ecology to support Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industries. The position start date is anticipated to be August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a collaborative research and extension program focused on weed science, management and agroecology. Specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to:
Optimization of herbicide products, rates, timings and application methods to selectively manage weeds and facilitate expanded herbicide registrations for edible specialty crops;
Effects of climate change on weed population dynamics and management;
Development and application of automated, AI-assisted precision weeders to reduce pesticide use and labor costs;
Integration of preventative, chemical, biological and physical approaches to manage herbicide resistant weeds and improve production efficiency.
Extension responsibilities include development of a forward-looking extension program that will provide leadership in the development of educational materials and presentations to inform and advise growers, extension educators, industry advisors, government regulators, and elected officials, based on industry needs and opportunities in vegetable and fruit specialty crop weed management, with a focus on sustainability, profitability, and environmental impact.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and coordinate outreach and research collaborations within the MSU vegetable and fruit faculty and extension educator teams in MSU Extension’s Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute; procure competitive external grant funding; publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals; create and publish, refereed, industry relevant educational materials; develop leadership activities in regional, national, and international professional scientific associations; advise and mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scientists; and contribute to the graduate-level curriculum in applied horticultural crop production, which may include teaching seminars or coordinating a team-taught course at the 800 level. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist with scientists in soil science, plant pathology, nematology, entomology, and agricultural engineering. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. MSU offers competitive start-up support for new faculty and attractive benefits including health and dental insurance and retirement plans.
Qualifications:
Required:
Ph.D. in weed science, horticulture, agronomy, plant biology/physiology, forestry, or other relevant plant-science related fields.
Demonstrated capacity to conduct and publish independent, original, innovative research.
Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for both scientific peers as well as agricultural stakeholder constituencies.
Desired:
Graduate, postdoctoral or other professional experience in weed science/ecology.
Experience in competitive grant proposal writing and administration.
Experience working in a diverse environment and/or utilizing a variety of outreach/communication methods designed for broad student/stakeholder success.
Ability to work collaboratively, both as a team member and as a leader in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting.
Location:
The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA.
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants should submit the following materials to
https://jobs.msu.edu
(select Faculty/Academic Staff and apply to posting no.
992371 ): 1) A letter of application, summarizing research/extension accomplishments and future interests; 2) a current resume; 3) a statement of extension/teaching philosophy; 4) a summary of your experience or philosophy fostering diversity and inclusion in research, extension and instructional endeavors; and 5) contact information for at least three references who will be contacted directly by the search committee as needed.
Review of Applications:
The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on November 10, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.
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Weed Science/Ecology/Management in Edible Specialty Crops
Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University
The
Department of Horticulture
in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at
Michigan State University
invites applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-system Assistant Professor position (with a 50% Research, 40% Extension, and 10% Teaching assignment) to lead an internationally recognized, innovative and competitively funded research and extension program in weed science and ecology to support Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industries. The position start date is anticipated to be August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a collaborative research and extension program focused on weed science, management and agroecology. Specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to:
Optimization of herbicide products, rates, timings and application methods to selectively manage weeds and facilitate expanded herbicide registrations for edible specialty crops;
Effects of climate change on weed population dynamics and management;
Development and application of automated, AI-assisted precision weeders to reduce pesticide use and labor costs;
Integration of preventative, chemical, biological and physical approaches to manage herbicide resistant weeds and improve production efficiency.
Extension responsibilities include development of a forward-looking extension program that will provide leadership in the development of educational materials and presentations to inform and advise growers, extension educators, industry advisors, government regulators, and elected officials, based on industry needs and opportunities in vegetable and fruit specialty crop weed management, with a focus on sustainability, profitability, and environmental impact.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and coordinate outreach and research collaborations within the MSU vegetable and fruit faculty and extension educator teams in MSU Extension’s Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute; procure competitive external grant funding; publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals; create and publish, refereed, industry relevant educational materials; develop leadership activities in regional, national, and international professional scientific associations; advise and mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scientists; and contribute to the graduate-level curriculum in applied horticultural crop production, which may include teaching seminars or coordinating a team-taught course at the 800 level. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist with scientists in soil science, plant pathology, nematology, entomology, and agricultural engineering. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. MSU offers competitive start-up support for new faculty and attractive benefits including health and dental insurance and retirement plans.
Qualifications:
Required:
Ph.D. in weed science, horticulture, agronomy, plant biology/physiology, forestry, or other relevant plant-science related fields.
Demonstrated capacity to conduct and publish independent, original, innovative research.
Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for both scientific peers as well as agricultural stakeholder constituencies.
Desired:
Graduate, postdoctoral or other professional experience in weed science/ecology.
Experience in competitive grant proposal writing and administration.
Experience working in a diverse environment and/or utilizing a variety of outreach/communication methods designed for broad student/stakeholder success.
Ability to work collaboratively, both as a team member and as a leader in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting.
Location:
The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA.
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants should submit the following materials to
https://jobs.msu.edu
(select Faculty/Academic Staff and apply to posting no.
992371 ): 1) A letter of application, summarizing research/extension accomplishments and future interests; 2) a current resume; 3) a statement of extension/teaching philosophy; 4) a summary of your experience or philosophy fostering diversity and inclusion in research, extension and instructional endeavors; and 5) contact information for at least three references who will be contacted directly by the search committee as needed.
Review of Applications:
The search committee will begin reviewing completed applications on November 10, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.
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