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<p class="MsoNormal">The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky is hiring an
<b>Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology</b>. Here’s a quick link to the job: <a href="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">
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/367012</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><u>Research</u>: 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<u>Teaching</u>: 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<u>Service:</u> As a land-grant university, service to department, college, university, professional society, and/or society at large is expected.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">QUESTIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS TO:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Dave McNear, Jr.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chair, Search Committee <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">dave.mcnear@uky.edu<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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<b>
</b>February 14, 2022 for full consideration while the position will remain open until filled.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Christopher Shepard (he/him)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Room N122U Ag. Sciences North<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1100 Nicholasville Rd.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lexington, KY 40546-0091<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office: 8592573214<o:p></o:p></p>
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