Applications are welcome the position of an Assistant Professor on Root Physiology in Hydroponic Systems at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands.
The chair group Horticulture and Product Physiology of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is keen to hire an Assistant Professor. As an Assistant Professor, you will have the opport growth and functioning, and plant-nutrient relationships in soilless cultivation in greenhouses and vertical farms. Tasks
For the Position on Root Physiology in Hydroponic Systems, candidate will;
- collaborate with colleagues and establish a personal research portfolio that is embedded in the Horticulture and Product Physiology group
- to perform physiological research on root-shoot interactions, plant-nutrient relations, and root functioning and development in relation to the abiotic environment.
- the research will be at the tissue, organ, whole-plant as well as crop level.
- the research will be conducted with horticultural crops (vegetables, cut flowers, and/or pot plants) grown in soilless culture in greenhouses and vertical farms.
- acquire, lead and implement together with the chairholder and other staff members innovative and creative (inter-)national research projects for the group.
- supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students. they will also develop and teach courses (lectures, practicals) on physiological processes of root-shoot interactions, plant-nutrient relationships, and soilless cultivation in greenhouses and vertical farms.
- undertake research that leads to high-quality research output.
- the research contributes to improving the quality, yield, and sustainability of horticultural crop production.
Duration: 7 years
Salary
- a competitive salary of between € 3.821,- and € 5.230, per month
- 8% holiday allowance;
- a structural end of year bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent training opportunities and secondary employment conditions;
- flexible working hours and holidays can possibly be agreed upon in consultation so that an optimal balance between work and private life is possible;
- an excellent pension plan through ABP;
- 232 vacation hours, the option to purchase extra and good supplementary leave schemes;
- a flexible working time: the possibility to work a maximum of 2 hours per week extra and thereby build up extra leave;
- a choice model to put together a part of the employment conditions themself, such as a bicycle plan.
Job Requirements
For the Assistant Professor Position on Root Physiology in Hydroponic Systems, applicants must meet the following requirement:
- hold a PhD degree in plant science, biological science, or a related field
- have experience in physiological and/or molecular research on root-shoot interactions and/or plant-nutrient relations
- have published research in high-quality journals and are willing to develop your skills in teaching and grant proposal acquisition
- be a strong communicator
- have a keen interest in phenotyping and/or simulation modeling, which is considered a plus
- However, Given their current gender balance, they strongly encourage female candidates to apply.
Application Process
To apply for the Assistant Professor Position on Root Physiology in Hydroponic Systems, click here.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2022.
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