POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Weed Science,Tenure Track
STARTING DATE:
July 1, 1999
LOCATION:
Department of Soil, Crop and Atmospheric Sciences
New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The functions of this position are 60% research and 40% teaching. The
teaching responsibilities are an undergraduate level weed science
course taught every year, an upper division or graduate level course
taught in alternate years, participation/contribution to college-wide
offerings in pest management, and advising of undergraduate and
graduate students. The appointee is also expected to develop an
innovative research program that connects fundamental knowledge of
weeds to their control and to the development of integrated weed
management systems. Potential areas of research include weed
biology/ecology, biochemistry/physiology of herbicide metabolism, and
mode of action and resistance of herbicides. Collaborations with weed
scientists working with agronomic and horticultural crops and other
faculty in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are
expected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in weed science or related field, with knowledge/experience of
crop
production systems. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and
excellent teaching
skills.
SALARY:
Competitive and commensurate with background and experience.
Includes an attractive fringe benefits package
FACILITIES:
Modern greenhouse, office and laboratory facilities are
available.
APPLICATION:
Applicants for this position should submit:
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. Russell R. Hahn, Chair Weed Science Search Committee
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dept. of Soil, Crop and Atmospheric Sciences
147 Emerson Hall
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 1, 1999