[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure track Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology at University of Kentucky

[Shepard, Christopher B.]

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky is hiring an Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology. Here's a quick link to the job: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/367012<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fukjobs.uky.edu%2Fpostings%2F367012&data=04%7C01%7Cchristopher.shepard%40UKY.EDU%7Cf19080b25c264677ac9808d9b8d0da42%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637744029573003112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4UWkMRUcnkFmy%2FbhTQbN%2BbQ81bU2T9CdsrligCYiGPQ%3D&reserved=0>
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a tenure eligible position with a 12-month appointment and approximately 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service responsibilities. The annual DOE will be aligned with this colleague's strengths and college/department needs.

Research: Our new colleague will develop an interdisciplinary, innovative research program in soil microbiology/microbial ecology. Scholars whose interests include the following are encouraged to apply: the importance of soil microbes in providing ecosystem/critical zone services, the microbiome and soil health, microbial biodiversity-function relationships, plant-soil-microbe relationships, impact of climate change on soil microbial communities, coupling microbial and biogeochemical models, soil microbial impact on the hydrologic cycle, and/or the role of microbes in remediation of contaminated soils. Scientists whose skillset incorporates state-of-the art approaches, such as molecular, spectroscopic, genomics, bioinformatics, and/or high-resolution imagery, as well as more traditional soil microbial and nutrient cycling techniques (especially those related to soil nitrogen cycling and soil health assessment) are encouraged to apply.

Teaching: This faculty member will contribute to the growing Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences and Natural Resources and Environmental Science undergraduate degree programs. Teaching will include a course in soil microbiology plus courses in other soil microbiome-related topics. The incumbent will also mentor MS and PhD students in the Integrated Plant & Soil Sciences graduate degree program.

Service: As a land-grant university, service to department, college, university, professional society, and/or society at large is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in microbiology, ecology, soil science, biogeochemistry, or a related field, with a focus on soil microbiology/microbial ecology. Post-doctoral experience is desirable. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills is required. It is expected that the incumbent will obtain extramural funding to support a vigorous research program.

QUESTIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS TO:
Dr. Dave McNear, Jr.
Chair, Search Committee
dave.mcnear at uky.edu

APPLICATION: Completed applications should include the following: a cover letter, resume, statements of research and teaching interests, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. In addition, names and contact information of three individuals from whom letters may be requested should be included in the application packet. Applications should be submitted by February 14, 2022 for full consideration while the position will remain open until filled.

Thanks,
Chris


Christopher Shepard (he/him)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
The University of Kentucky
Room N122U Ag. Sciences North
1100 Nicholasville Rd.
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Office: 8592573214

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