Fikret Isik
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Forest Genetics, Genomics, and Tree Breeding North Carolina State University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at 1.0 FTE. Salary is rank- and experience-dependent. The post emphasizes externally funded research but does not specify a stipend or scholarship funding package.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
North Carolina State University
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About this position
North Carolina State University is recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Forest Genetics in the Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources. The post is centered on forest genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, quantitative genetics, plant breeding, tree improvement, and plant-biotic interactions, with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of biology and computation.
The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty appointment with responsibilities split across teaching and mentoring (45%), research (45%), and service (10%). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, recruit and mentor graduate students, support undergraduate research, and build an internationally recognized, collaborative, externally funded research program. Research expectations include publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at scientific conferences, and collaborating with industry-supported and multi-institutional teams.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Genetics, Forestry, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field. Strong preparation in forest genetics, genomics, tree breeding, quantitative genetics, gene editing, R or Python, statistical modeling, and data visualization is expected. The posting also values experience with perennial/woody plant systems, evidence of research impact, and a clear potential to secure external funding. A minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience is preferred, along with expertise in bioinformatics, genomic selection, large-scale omics integration, or high-throughput phenotyping such as remote sensing and image analysis.
Application materials include a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and brief statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. Unofficial transcripts are optional, while official transcripts are required for finalists. The posting opened on 2026-05-08 and the anticipated close date is 2026-06-05.
For more details and to apply, use the NC State employment portal link provided in the post.
Funding details
This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at 1.0 FTE. Salary is rank- and experience-dependent. The post emphasizes externally funded research but does not specify a stipend or scholarship funding package.
What's required
Ph.D. in Genetics, Forestry, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field is required. Applicants should have deep understanding of forest genetics, genomics, tree breeding, quantitative genetics, and gene editing technologies, plus strong computation and data skills including proficiency in R or Python for statistical modeling and data visualization and familiarity with generative AI. The post prefers candidates with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience, expertise in forest genetics/bioinformatics or high-throughput phenotyping, experience with forests or other perennial/woody plant systems, evidence of peer-reviewed publications, ability to secure external funding, and strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Commitment to teaching and mentoring is required.
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Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Breeding
Ecological Genetics
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
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