Assistant Professor in Translational Plant Sciences

Company: University of California - Riverside
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Position overview

Position title:
Assistant Professor



Salary range:
$78,200 to $101,400 base





Anticipated start:
July 1, 2025








Application Window




Open date: October 23, 2024




Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.




Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.




Position description

University of California - Riverside's Department of Botany and Plant Sciences seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in modern plant biology, with relevance to climate challenges in agriculture or natural ecosystems, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research incorporates cutting-edge approaches in biology (molecular, cellular, developmental, genomic, ecophysiological, ecological, modeling) to understand and benefit plant productivity or ecosystem conservation. Those utilizing various model systems, including those relevant to agriculture and resilient ecosystems, are highly encouraged to apply, as are those passionate about plant resilience to climate change, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and training the next generation of plant biologists. This position includes a joint appointment with the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and/or graduate courses and mentoring.

UC Riverside is internationally recognized for its excellence in plant sciences and subtropical agriculture. There is a tradition of collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and entrepreneurial research. This new faculty member and other hires this cycle will enhance the preparation of UC Riverside's highly diverse student population for jobs in agriculture, plant biotechnology, and resource management.

The UC salary consists of a base pay of $78,200 to $101,400 for Assistant Professors and additional off-scale to be commensurate with market value, qualifications and experiences. The off-scale portion of the salary will be maintained as long as satisfactory academic progress is made. Additionally, the off-scale will be maintained subject to market adjustments to the UC salary scale.

Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or a related field.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: Research experience with one or more of the following: synthetic biology, biotechnology; the generation and analyses of large 'omics datasets; plant molecular biology and physiology, ecosystems-level analyses.

Additional qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of hire include: Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise that complements or enhances existing strengths in plant biology/sciences.

Advancement through the Professor ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

To apply: submit the following to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02015

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• Cover Letter - Short cover letter describing background and interests.
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)
  
• Statement of Teaching - This statement should be a concise description of the applicant's teaching and mentoring philosophy and include past experience and future teaching and mentoring plans. (2-page maximum)
  
• Statement of Research (2-page maximum)
  
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and
  Inclusive Excellence (2-page maximum) - The University of California is committed to
  excellence and equity in every facet of its mission. Applicants should summarize their past
  and planned contributions in relevant areas of faculty achievement that promote equal
  opportunity and diversity. These contributions to diversity and equal opportunity can take
  a variety of forms including specific actions and efforts to advance equitable access to
  education, public service that addresses the needs of diverse populations, research in a
  scholar's area of expertise that highlights inequalities, or mentoring and advising of
  students and faculty members, particularly from underrepresented and underserved
  populations.
  
• Letters of Reference - At time of submission, applicants should provide contact
  information and request letters of recommendation from 3 references to be submitted through UC Recruit. Letters will need to be submitted to AP recruit from the letter writers by December 18, 2024.
  
  
  Review of applications will commence on December 18, 2024, and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.
  
  For more information about this position, please contact Julia Bailey-Serres, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, at julia.bailey@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Ashleigh Bennett, Academic Personnel, at ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu.
  
  
  
  Department: https://plantbiology.ucr.edu/
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  Ph.D. in Life Sciences or a related field.
  
  
  
  
  Preferred qualifications
  Record of excellence in one or more of the following: genetics, functional genomics, generation, and analysis of large 'omic datasets, biotechnology, genome editing, analysis of agro or natural ecosystems, plant-environment interactions, or translation of discovery to positive impact.
  
  
  
  
  
  Application Requirements
  
  
  
  Document requirements
  
  
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    
  • Cover Letter
    
  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
    
  • Statement of Research
    
  • Statement of Teaching
    
  • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
    
    
    
    Reference requirements
    • 3-4 letters of reference requiredPlease provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. You will need to request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
      
      
      Apply link:
      https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02015
      
      Help contact: ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu
      
      
      
      About UC Riverside
      
      The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.
      
      We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).
      
      The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
      
      As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
      
      As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.
      
      "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
      
      For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
      
      https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
      
      For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
      
      For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
      
      
      
      
      
      Job location
      Riverside, CA

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