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Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Breeding/Genetics

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Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Jackson
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department: 60770000 - AG-NFREC-QUINCY

Classification Title:
Ast/Aso Prof

Responsibilities

Development of a forage breeding program to develop and release forage species and cultivars that address biotic and abiotic stresses, seasonal distribution of forage production, biological dinitrogen fixation, seed production, and overall fitness of forage germplasm for Florida and the Southeast U.S. production and livestock systems. The program should include laboratory and field activities using novel breeding technologies. Faculty member will actively seek external funding to support the program.

The faculty member will develop an Extension program within their expertise, including efforts aimed at enhancing producer adoption of new and existing forage cultivars within the scope of best management practices that protect natural resources. The faculty member is expected to collaborate with stakeholders, especially those in the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, aligning the research and Extension programs with the priorities of the industry.



This program should also collaborate with the cropping systems/agronomy/integrated crop‑livestock systems program at UF.

The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising, as well as may teach courses and seminars on a limited basis.

Required Qualifications

- A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Plant Breeding or a closely related discipline with emphasis on field-based crop improvement/plant breeding/cultivar development.
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
- Supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
- Commitment to UF core values.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in field-based plant breeding research, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students.
- Postdoctoral or industry experience in the development/or application of novel methods targeting cultivar development.

Health Assessment Required: No

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Breeding/Genetics (La Florida)
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