Associate/Full Professor – Davidson/Fuller Presidential Chair in the Life Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for the endowed John F. Davidson PhD and Marian J. Fuller PhD Presidential Chair in the Life Sciences. We seek an outstanding scientist with a record of impactful scholarly achievements within the broad field of integrative plant biology. We expect to make the appointment at the senior associate or full professor level with tenure.

The successful candidate will work broadly using interdisciplinary and integrative approaches in any area of plant biology and have demonstrated pre-eminence in their field. This position will play a key role in furthering UNL’s goals of integrating plant science research at multiple biological levels, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics and from fundamental discoveries to practical applications. The candidate is expected to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines, potentially including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, plant physiology and development, ecology and environmental science, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, genomics, and bioinformatics in order to address complex questions regarding the function, development, evolution, and/or ecological significance of plants.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

The successful candidate will receive dedicated lab and office space and a competitive salary and start-up package, as well as recurring annual research support. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate with an accomplished group of biologists in SBS (biosci.unl.edu), the Center for Plant Science Innovation (psi.unl.edu), and departments associated with the Agricultural Research Division (ard.unl.edu), as well as other units across the UNL campus and the University of Nebraska system. SBS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and welcoming place to work. As articulated in our strategic plans, SBS, CAS, and UNL are committed to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of our mission.

UNL seeks to achieve a working and learning environment that is open to all people. Dignity and respect for all in the UNL community are the responsibility of each individual member of the community. The realization of that responsibility across the campus is critical to UNL’s success.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:

The two-page research statement should describe research interests, accomplishments, and collaborations, as well as potential areas of integration with plant-focused faculty at UNL.

The one-page teaching statement should summarize instructional strategies, interests, experiences, and accomplishments.

The one-page diversity statement should detail how your experience in teaching, service, and/or research has supported the success of students, postdoctoral fellows, and colleagues from backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields. In addition, please describe how your future plans will further UNL’s commitment to diversity.

Combine the three statements into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”

Questions regarding the application process may be sent to biologysearch@unl.edu.

Brooke Crawley
badam2@unl.edu