Botanical Society of America
Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant a
Botanical Society of America, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology University: University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA Application Review Begins: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Application Deadline: Saturday, November 01, 2025 Institution: University of California Berkeley Department/Division: Plant and Microbial Biology Field (e.g., systematics): General Information: Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Position overview Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary); off-scale salary and other components of pay may be 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 of Plant and Microbial Biology is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. 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: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty 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 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
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Up to 2 pages. Statement of Research - up to 5 pages detailing research accomplishments and proposed plans. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - up to 2 pages detailing prior teaching experience, approach, interests, and mentoring experiences. Statement of Service - up to 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 appropriate products (optional). Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/6563436 Help contact: mailto: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 policies. These values are embedded in our community and reflect our commitment to critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation. 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 refer to UC policies linked in the description. Job location: Berkeley, CA To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6563436 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Qualifications/Requirements: PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application Responsibilities: The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research to provide knowledge on how plants acclimate and adapt to climate change-related abiotic stress factors. The candidate's research will integrate a broad spectrum of 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. Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): To apply please visit https://apptrkr.com/6563436
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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology University: University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA Application Review Begins: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Application Deadline: Saturday, November 01, 2025 Institution: University of California Berkeley Department/Division: Plant and Microbial Biology Field (e.g., systematics): General Information: Assistant Professor - Plant Resilience to Climate Change - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Position overview Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary); off-scale salary and other components of pay may be 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 of Plant and Microbial Biology is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. 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: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty 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 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
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Up to 2 pages. Statement of Research - up to 5 pages detailing research accomplishments and proposed plans. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - up to 2 pages detailing prior teaching experience, approach, interests, and mentoring experiences. Statement of Service - up to 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 appropriate products (optional). Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/6563436 Help contact: mailto: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 policies. These values are embedded in our community and reflect our commitment to critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation. 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 refer to UC policies linked in the description. Job location: Berkeley, CA To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6563436 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Qualifications/Requirements: PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application Responsibilities: The department seeks applicants conducting fundamental research to provide knowledge on how plants acclimate and adapt to climate change-related abiotic stress factors. The candidate's research will integrate a broad spectrum of 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. Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): To apply please visit https://apptrkr.com/6563436
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