The Distinguished Endowed Chair In Soil Health For Potato Cropping System

Washington State University (WSU)

Pullman, WA, US
Base: $100,000 - $150,000; summer salary: $22,222....
Soil health for potato cropping systems
Integrated research-extension program
Collaborate with industry stakeholders
The Distinguished Endowed Chair will develop and lead an integrated research-extension program with national and international impact, closely collaborating with growers and the processing industry to develop practical methods to promote soil health and improve potato productivity

Job Summary

  • The Distinguished Endowed Chair will develop and lead an integrated research-extension program with national and international impact, closely collaborating with growers and the processing industry to develop practical methods to promote soil health and improve potato productivity.
  • Teaching responsibilities include one course per year in soil science, contributions to other courses as needed, and the supervision of graduate students.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Matching Summary

The Distinguished Endowed Chair will develop and lead an integrated research-extension program with national and international impact, closely collaborating with growers and the processing industry to develop practical methods to promote soil health and improve potato productivity.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $150,000; Summer Salary: $22,222.22 - $33,333.33; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems
  • Integrated Research-Extension Program
  • Collaborate with Industry Stakeholders
  • Secure Extramural Funding
  • Potato Productivity and Quality Research

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary Research Leadership
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Awareness
  • Interest in Irrigated Agriculture

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in soil science or related field
  • 6+ years post-Ph.D. experience (Associate)
  • 10+ years post-Ph.D. experience (Professor)
  • Mentoring and leading funded research programs
  • Recognized national/international leader (Professor)

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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