The Division of Plant Science and Technology (DPST) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri (MU), a land-grant institution, seeks an Assistant Professor in Data Science with a focus on data science applications in the plant sciences. This 9-month tenure-track faculty position is located at MU’s main campus in Columbia, MO.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to establish a high-profile and externally funded research program in data science. The focus should be on the development and implementation of data science approaches to the plant sciences (i.e. digital agriculture, biochemistry, molecular biology, plant-pathogen and plant-insect interactions, breeding and genetics, phenotyping, and/or related areas). In addition to developing an independent research program, the successful candidate will implement a collaborative research program that builds upon and expands the existing strengths of DPST. The incumbent will teach undergraduate courses in the application of data science to life sciences and will contribute to the development of a Master program with emphasis on data science in the life sciences.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in plant biology, bioinformatics, data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related fields by the time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on: Relevant experience, particularly experience developing and applying data science approaches in plant sciences. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative and transdisciplinary team. Ability to secure funding. Proven experience in data analysis and writing (e.g., grant proposals, peer-reviewed publications). Teaching experience and vision for graduate and undergraduate education.
To see full description and to apply for this position, go to the following website: hr.missouri.edu/job-openings, Job ID 54400.