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Assistant Professor of Plant Sciences – Pulse Crop Breeding
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Overview
Assistant Professor of Plant Sciences – Pulse Crop Breeding. This tenure-track faculty position at Montana State University-Bozeman will manage day-to-day breeding program activities and focus on developing and releasing genetically improved pulse cultivars adapted to Montana production.
Responsibilities
Directing an independent breeding program, including varietal development and testing.
Establishing competitive and extramurally funded research programs with a focus on pulse crop improvement.
Publishing scholarly research related to pulse breeding and genetics.
Classroom instruction, advising/training graduate students and undergraduate advising.
Providing appropriate public, departmental and university service.
Required Qualifications
A PhD degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics or closely related field.
Experience in field research and design of field experiments.
Experience in basic and advanced techniques used in plant breeding and genetics research.
A record of publications in refereed journals.
A record of developing both basic and applied research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of successful collaborations in plant breeding research.
A record of successful collaborations in plant pathology research.
Postdoctoral experience in plant genetics, plant breeding, or a related field.
Experience in writing grant applications and a record of obtaining extramural funds.
The Successful Candidate Will
Express themselves in written and oral communications.
Add intellectual diversity to the department.
Develop both short and long-term research goals.
Work independently and collaboratively toward research goals.
Give scientific presentations to diverse audiences.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Salary and Benefits Salary: $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Benefits Eligible
Position Details Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search
Applications and How to Apply Open Date: Not specified
Close Date: Not specified
Applications will be screened starting August 18, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established.
Special Instructions: To be considered in the pool, apply online by uploading the following:
CV
A cover letter that specifically addresses the requirements of this position
Research statement
Teaching statement
Names and contact information of three professional references. Two reference letters may be required of finalists.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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Responsibilities
Directing an independent breeding program, including varietal development and testing.
Establishing competitive and extramurally funded research programs with a focus on pulse crop improvement.
Publishing scholarly research related to pulse breeding and genetics.
Classroom instruction, advising/training graduate students and undergraduate advising.
Providing appropriate public, departmental and university service.
Required Qualifications
A PhD degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics or closely related field.
Experience in field research and design of field experiments.
Experience in basic and advanced techniques used in plant breeding and genetics research.
A record of publications in refereed journals.
A record of developing both basic and applied research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of successful collaborations in plant breeding research.
A record of successful collaborations in plant pathology research.
Postdoctoral experience in plant genetics, plant breeding, or a related field.
Experience in writing grant applications and a record of obtaining extramural funds.
The Successful Candidate Will
Express themselves in written and oral communications.
Add intellectual diversity to the department.
Develop both short and long-term research goals.
Work independently and collaboratively toward research goals.
Give scientific presentations to diverse audiences.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Salary and Benefits Salary: $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Benefits Eligible
Position Details Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search
Applications and How to Apply Open Date: Not specified
Close Date: Not specified
Applications will be screened starting August 18, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established.
Special Instructions: To be considered in the pool, apply online by uploading the following:
CV
A cover letter that specifically addresses the requirements of this position
Research statement
Teaching statement
Names and contact information of three professional references. Two reference letters may be required of finalists.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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