Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Plant Biology

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The search is open to any area of plant biology, an area of strength in our department and across Penn State. Successful candidates may work at any level of organization, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Innovation in cutting-edge research approaches, including, but not limited to, cell and molecular biology, physiology, omics, bioinformatics, and fundamental research relevant to pressing societal challenges, is a key criterion. The successful applicant is expected to develop and/or maintain an independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, leading to groundbreaking advances in their field; to provide excellent, innovative instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences; and to contribute active service to the department, college, university, professional community, and the public. Penn State’s University Park Campus brings together a vast array of researchers presenting exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences serve as a hub for life sciences research at Penn State, bringing together scientists from across the University to address fundamental questions and societal challenges. The Huck Institutes supports Centers and Institutes, including the Plant Institute; graduate programs, including the Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology; and manages shared and core facilities with instrumentation and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other technologies. The Biology Department sits at the nexus of the life sciences at Penn State, where our highly collegial, interdisciplinary culture removes barriers to collaboration, enhances the value of our discoveries, and enriches our daily experiences. Biology is a welcoming community whose goal is to help all students, postdocs, staff, and faculty thrive. Our educational mission is to produce lifelong learners and a science-literate public, and to train the next generation of scientists and problem solvers. As part of our land-grant mission, we focus on benefiting our local and global communities. Our research has tangible, positive impacts on food security, health, economic development, sustainability, and conservation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, or a related field before beginning employment at Penn State (for Assistant Professor rank).
• Demonstrate potential for developing an externally funded and collaborative research program (for Assistant Professor rank).
• Demonstrate potential to contribute to the Department’s and College’s teaching and service missions (for Assistant Professor rank).
• Strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service (for Associate Professor rank).
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Nice To Haves

• Innovation in cutting-edge research approaches, including, but not limited to, cell and molecular biology, physiology, omics, bioinformatics, and fundamental research relevant to pressing societal challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain an independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, leading to groundbreaking advances in their field.
• Provide excellent, innovative instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences.
• Contribute active service to the department, college, university, professional community, and the public.

Benefits

• Competitive start-up package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees