The University of New Hampshire seeks a tenure-track faculty member with demonstrated expertise in the area of plant genetic improvement to join an interdisciplinary department of colleagues committed to enhancing the sustainability of the farm-to-fork to-human wellness continuum through teaching and engaged research activities. The appointee is expected to develop a research program focused on the applied genetic improvement of horticultural crops. Using genome-enabled trait development and breeding strategies, the candidate is expected to work on horticultural crop improvement. The ideal candidate will be equipped to characterize and improve targeted biochemical determinants of culinary and nutritional quality.The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2021.
