[Cyverse.Nappn] Position Announcement - Assistant Professor – Translational phenomics for crop management and breeding @ North Carolina State University

[Craig Yencho]

Dear Colleagues,  NC State University is currently advertising for the position described below.  

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Assistant Professor – Translational phenomics for crop management and breeding Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 

Position: Translational phenomics for crop management and breeding 

Appointment: 80% Research, 20% Teaching, tenure track 12-month appointment 

Location: The North Carolina State University; Department of Horticultural Science, Raleigh, North Carolina 

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found – Review of Candidates will commence February 28, 2023. 

Apply at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/177300 

Essential Job Duties: The position will advance the application of phenomics in horticultural crop management and breeding and develop innovative solutions to optimize crop-specific standard operating procedures for phenotyping. The incumbent will maximize automated data capture and translate this high-value information into improved crop selection efficiencies of superior genotypes, optimize crop production methods, and improve production management decisions, with emphasis on horticultural crops. The incumbent will co-lead growing interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams that drive the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, plant breeding, engineering, applied research/extension programs and economic metrics, among other disciplines, to maximize statewide impact on the NC-Agro economy, and beyond. The incumbent will develop a nationally and internationally recognized, and extramurally funded program that advances scholarly leadership and outputs, provide graduate education in Horticultural Science and the College in these new disciplines, and collaborate with external industry, government, and academic partners. 

Teaching responsibilities will include the development of one or more upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and based on the priorities of the department, Plant Breeding Consortium and/or the Plant Science Initiative. For example, there is an identified need for an Advanced Phenotyping class to enhance student success in the job market, learn how to approach the design of new high throughput phenotyping methods adapted to specific needs, and gain advanced data analysis skills. 

Serve on professional societies and departmental/college committees as requested. N.C. State is diverse because it is a community of individuals from varied backgrounds and demographic categories; it encourages, accepts, and values a diversity of people and ideas; it seeks to promote an environment where equity, respect, and understanding represent the norm in the campus climate; and it seeks to prepare entrepreneurs who are effective citizens of a global community. As such, you are expected to contribute to an environment that is welcoming of all groups.  

Qualifications: 
Minimum Education and Experience: Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study and documented background in translational phenomics, plant breeding, and/or advanced crop production technologies. 

Other Required Qualifications 
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal relations. 
● Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and proven capacity or potential to mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including mentoring doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. 

Preferred Qualifications 
● A successful record of collaboration, publishing, and capacity to secure external funds 
● Successful record of fundraising 
● Experience or demonstrated potential in teaching 
● At least two years’ postdoctoral or equivalent experience in a related discipline. 

This position reports to the Department Head of Horticultural Science. Application Deadline: Review of candidates will commence February 28, 2023 and until an acceptable candidate is identified. Position Available: April 1, 2023. 

Application: to see the full content of the announcement and apply on-line go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu (posting number PG192341EP). Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interest, teaching philosophy, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to include teaching evaluations if available and in the cover letter or in a separate and include a statement indicating how their program could contribute to enhancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NCSU. For questions, contact: Dr. Craig Yencho, Co-Chair, Search Committee, Cell 919.218.0618 or craig_yencho at ncsu.edu or Dr. Chris-Reberg Horton Co-Chair, Search Committee, screberg at ncsu.edu. 






G. Craig Yencho
William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Program Lead, 
Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics Programs

Department of Horticultural Science
2721 Founders Drive
Room 214-A Kilgore Hall, Box 7609
North Carolina State University 
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609

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E-mail: Craig_Yencho at NCSU.edu
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