Advance functional genomics and plant adaptation as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Build resilience across ecosystems.

This tenure-track appointment welcomes an emerging scholar in functional genomics, genetics, or generative biology. You will establish an independent research program focused on plant adaptation and resilient agricultural, forest, and natural-resource systems. The position connects computational, experimental, and genomic approaches across biological scales.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish an creative, externally funded research program
- Integrate computational, experimental, and genomic approaches
- Publish research and develop interdisciplinary collaborations
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses




- Supervise and mentor students and research personnel

Requirements:

- PhD in a relevant biological, agricultural, or natural-resource discipline
- Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field
- Expertise in functional genomics, genetics, or generative biology
- Potential to secure external research funding
- Eligibility as an internationally based early career researcher

Develop plant adaptation research through functional genomics, biological design, and interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Alberta.

📌 Assistant Professor Functional Genomics (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton