Not specified; not specified; comprehensive health...
Onsite
Ph.d. in horticulture or related field
Experience with high tunnel systems
Integrated pest management expertise
The position requires a 40% Extension, 40% research, 15% teaching, and 5% service appointment focused on sustainable vegetable production
Job Summary
The position requires a 40% Extension, 40% research, 15% teaching, and 5% service appointment focused on sustainable vegetable production.
Candidates must develop a competitive extramurally funded research program to improve sustainability, productivity, and profitability of vegetable systems.
Iowa State University offers comprehensive benefits including onsite childcare, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.
Matching Summary
The position requires a 40% Extension, 40% research, 15% teaching, and 5% service appointment focused on sustainable vegetable production.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and onsite childcare
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ph.D. in Horticulture or related field
Experience with high tunnel systems
Integrated pest management expertise
Precision agriculture technologies
Extramural funding development
Nice-to-have
Data-driven approaches for production
Artificial intelligence in agriculture
Mentoring graduate students
Collaboration with industry partners
Sustainable crop production practices
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or related field
Demonstrated experience developing extension programs for diverse audiences
Evidence of scholarly productivity in applied research and grant writing
Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level