Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, Virginia Position

Description:
The Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science at Virginia Tech seeks applicants
for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an ambitious and creative individual who will employ cellular, olecular, and/or genomic approaches to understand interactions between plants and microbes. We are interested in scientists who investigate cellular biology of plant-microbe nteractions, particularly those involving viruses. However, we will consider any candidate with exceptional potential to complement our existing strengths in functional and comparative genomics of oömycetes, fungi and bacteria, and mechanisms of host resistance and innate immunity.

The successful candidate will:

1) develop an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program,

2) contribute to graduate-level courses in plant-microbe interactions, and

3) mentor students.

Thecandidate will participate in a strong interdepartmental Molecular Plant Science
graduate program. Additional information can be found at http://www.ppws.vt.edu and
http://www.molplantsci.org.vt.edu/.

Applicants are to submit an online application for position #081133 at https://jobs.vt.edu/. A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research & teaching statement
and names and complete contact information of hree (3) references. Review of applications
will begin on December 15 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and to maintaining a work and learning environment that s free of all forms of discrimination. As a result, this institution does not tolerate iscrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, olitical affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anyone having uestions concerning discrimination should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Responsibilities:
o Develop and maintain a productive, nternationally recognized research program
through extramural unding o Contribute to graduate courses in molecular plant-microbe interactions and plant pathology Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post doctoral fellows Participate in department, college, university, and professional service and outreach ctivities o Adhere to the responsibilities of the faculty as described by the Faculty Handbook www.provost.vt.edu/fhb.html)

Qualification/Requirements:
o An earned doctorate in the Life Sciences and postdoctoral with demonstrated experience in
molecular and/or cellular aspects of lant-microbe interactions o A record of publication indicative of the otential to establish and maintain a productive research program o Ability to work within a team environment Commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity in the campus community

Preferred Qualifications:
o Documented success in attracting extramural research funding
o Shared interests with other scientists studying aspects of plant biology and infectious disease across the University
o Expertise with cell biological aspects of lant-microbe interactions, particularly those involving viruses
o Demonstrated teaching expertise
o Ability to work with a student body from diverse backgrounds

Virginia Tech is the recipient of the National cience Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the articipation of women in academic science and engineering careers.