Of particular interest are physiological characteristics related to stress tolerance or nutritional quality. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally-funded research program to elucidate mechanisms of genetic control of important physiological traits relevant to Pennsylvania horticulture. The research is expected to complement our strengths in plant physiology and genetics, crop ecology, root biology, and the integrated crop management systems. The individual will be responsible for teaching an undergraduate course and co-teaching a graduate course in an area of specialization. The successful candidate is expected to advise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members and develop program support.
Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Salary will be commensurate with experience and training. The Ohio State University benefits include group life insurance, major medical and hospitalization insurance, retirement plan and annual vacation, sick leave and maternity leave. The candidate will interact with the floriculture faculty and personnel in the Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center. In addition, interaction is expected with established interdisciplinary teams in breeding and genetics, biotechnology, plant pathology, entomology, food agricultural and biological engineering and natural resources.