Assistant Professor in Mycology/Plant-Fungal Interactions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Plant Biology
The Department of Plant Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a leader in exploring the complexities of plant life, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics. The department works to advance the understanding of plant biology and plant-microbial interactions to address the global challenges of climate change, food security and biodiversity conservation.
The recruitment for this position is part of a campus-wide cluster hiring initiative aimed at developing an interdisciplinary program in Climate-smart Circular Bioeconomy (CCB) in association with the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE). Candidates should have an interest in developing a strong disciplinary and interdisciplinary research program that advances scholarship on topics with relevance to a circular bioeconomy. The cluster hires will foster innovative ideas and problem-oriented approaches in an interdisciplinary research ecosystem on campus to advance scholarship in the emerging field of CCB that contribute to a vibrant, competitive, and circular bioeconomy nationally and globally.
