International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Professor - Potato Variety Development
Moscow, ID
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is seeking an Assistant Professor for Potato Variety Development at the University of Idaho. The role involves conducting research and extension activities related to potato varieties, including publishing findings, mentoring students, and securing grant funding.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties
Publish research in refereed academic journals
Present findings at professional conferences and to extension clientele
Mentor graduate students
Secure external grant funding to support research and extension programs
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in agronomy, horticulture, crop science, plant physiology, plant science, or a closely related field to the domain of the position
Experience with agronomy, physiology, pest management, cultivar development, or storage
Experience initiating, completing, and publishing research findings
Experience communicating both orally and in writing
Preferred
Experience developing and implementing research and extension programs
Demonstrated experience working on an agronomically important crop or experience in potato production systems
Demonstrated knowledge of potato quality and storage management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and industry personnel as part of a team
Evidence of securing external grant funding to support the research program
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and mentor students
Company
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
The International Society for Horticultural Science - in short ISHS – is a truly global network comprising over 67,000 individuals, universities, governments, institutions, libraries and commercial companies, thousands of whom joined as Individual Members, in addition to a substantial number of Institutional Members and some 50 Member Countries/Regions.
Founded in 1864
11-50 employees
Funding
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