Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit Soil and Rhizosphere Science
Washington State University
Prosser, WA
Washington State University
Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit Soil and Rhizosphere Science (open
rank). The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources
Sciences (CAHNRS) through the Department of Crop and Soil
Sciences (CSS) seeks a current or emerging leader in soil ecology
with a focus in rhizosphere processes to serve as a core member
of our tree fruit research and extension team, contributing to an
expanding college focus on soil-plant interactions.
The Endowed Chair will pursue both basic and applied research,
supported by extramural funding, on soil science and soil-root
interactions leading to improved orchard productivity,
profitability and sustainability. It is preferred that the
Endowed chair will be based at the Irrigated Agriculture Research
and Extension Center in Prosser.
Information about WSU CAHNRS can be found at http://cahnrs.wsu.edu, CSS at
http://css.wsu.edu, and IAREC at
http://iarec.wsu.edu.
Required: Ph.D. in soil science, ecology,
horticulture, forestry or closely related field at time of
application. Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in
soil and rhizosphere science. Qualified for appointment at
assistant professor, associate professor or professor rank in the
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.
Please apply online via https://www.wsujobs.com (Position
#121694) with a cover letter, a vision statement that describes
how you would serve tree fruit industry needs, current curriculum
vita, copies of official graduate transcripts, and the names and
contact information for three people willing to serve as
references. The cover letter should address, in distinct
sections, all of the required and preferred qualifications for
the position (including your areas of expertise) and research
interests.
Application screening will begin on July 9, 2018 and continue
until a suitable candidate is identified. For questions about the
position, contact Dr. David Brown at dave.brown@wsu.edu or
509-335-1859. EEO/AA/ADA