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Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant a
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position Overview
Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start : July 1, 2026 Application Window
Open date : August 29, 2025 Next review date : Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date : Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position Description
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology in the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Plant Resilience to Climate Change: Abiotic Stress. The department is a community of scholars whose research advances knowledge in plant and microbial systems in terms of biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, genetics and genomics, ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis, and their applications to ecosystems, agriculture, bioenergy, biomedicine, and biotechnology. Our undergraduate students have a choice of vibrant majors that span the disciplines in the department, and we administer top-ranked Ph.D. programs in plant biology and microbiology. Our researchers benefit from having access to extensive greenhouse and field space and opportunities for interactions and collaborations with other biological science departments and units on campus, including the Innovative Genomics Institute, the Energy & Biosciences Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Berkeley Food Institute, as well as additional local research centers, including the Plant Gene Expression Center, the Joint Genome Institute, and the Joint Bioenergy Institute. The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research to provide knowledge on how plants acclimate and adapt to climate change-related abiotic stress factors (warming temperature, drought, flooding, etc.). The candidate's research will be expected to integrate a broad spectrum of classical and cutting-edge genetic, genomic, physiological, quantitative analysis and modeling, systems biology, and/or synthetic biology approaches. Applicants should also have strong interests in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists in plant biology. Candidates whose research programs include translational research bearing on crop improvement or on management and/or conservation of naturally occurring populations, particularly in the context of adaptation to climate change, are especially encouraged to apply. The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors; we embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development of all members as our obligation and goal. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents, and we are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the faculty resources page. Department
https://plantandmicrobiology.berkeley.edu/ Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity, potential for funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. Demonstrate evidence of expertise and scholarship within a relevant field such as, but not limited to, genetics, cell and molecular biology, genomics, quantitative analysis and modeling in researching mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental changes. Demonstrate strong research skills and a potential to establish an innovative research agenda, to communicate their work effectively to a broader public, and to work with other researchers from diverse disciplines. Application Requirements
Documentation requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Up to 2 pages. Statement of Research - Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (up to 5 pages). Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, and mentoring experiences (up to 2 pages). Statement of Service - Discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. Authorization to Release Information Form - Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Publication / Document #1-#5 - Copies of publications or other products (Optional). Reference Requirements
3-5 letters of reference required Apply link : https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05049 Help contact : jstraley@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California\'s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California\'s Anti-Discrimination Policy. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Job location : Berkeley, CA To apply : https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05049 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. All rights reserved.
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Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start : July 1, 2026 Application Window
Open date : August 29, 2025 Next review date : Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date : Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position Description
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology in the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Plant Resilience to Climate Change: Abiotic Stress. The department is a community of scholars whose research advances knowledge in plant and microbial systems in terms of biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, genetics and genomics, ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis, and their applications to ecosystems, agriculture, bioenergy, biomedicine, and biotechnology. Our undergraduate students have a choice of vibrant majors that span the disciplines in the department, and we administer top-ranked Ph.D. programs in plant biology and microbiology. Our researchers benefit from having access to extensive greenhouse and field space and opportunities for interactions and collaborations with other biological science departments and units on campus, including the Innovative Genomics Institute, the Energy & Biosciences Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Berkeley Food Institute, as well as additional local research centers, including the Plant Gene Expression Center, the Joint Genome Institute, and the Joint Bioenergy Institute. The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research to provide knowledge on how plants acclimate and adapt to climate change-related abiotic stress factors (warming temperature, drought, flooding, etc.). The candidate's research will be expected to integrate a broad spectrum of classical and cutting-edge genetic, genomic, physiological, quantitative analysis and modeling, systems biology, and/or synthetic biology approaches. Applicants should also have strong interests in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists in plant biology. Candidates whose research programs include translational research bearing on crop improvement or on management and/or conservation of naturally occurring populations, particularly in the context of adaptation to climate change, are especially encouraged to apply. The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors; we embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development of all members as our obligation and goal. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents, and we are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the faculty resources page. Department
https://plantandmicrobiology.berkeley.edu/ Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity, potential for funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. Demonstrate evidence of expertise and scholarship within a relevant field such as, but not limited to, genetics, cell and molecular biology, genomics, quantitative analysis and modeling in researching mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental changes. Demonstrate strong research skills and a potential to establish an innovative research agenda, to communicate their work effectively to a broader public, and to work with other researchers from diverse disciplines. Application Requirements
Documentation requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Up to 2 pages. Statement of Research - Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (up to 5 pages). Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, and mentoring experiences (up to 2 pages). Statement of Service - Discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. Authorization to Release Information Form - Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Publication / Document #1-#5 - Copies of publications or other products (Optional). Reference Requirements
3-5 letters of reference required Apply link : https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05049 Help contact : jstraley@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California\'s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California\'s Anti-Discrimination Policy. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Job location : Berkeley, CA To apply : https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05049 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. All rights reserved.
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