Pomology – Assistant Faculty

Hiring Organization: University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: University of Idaho
Application Due Date: April 29, 2024

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F001235P

Pomology – Assistant Faculty position has just been posted.

This is a 12-month tenure track, assistant professor position located at the University of Idaho, Parma Research and Extension Center. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and conduct an innovative and comprehensive research program focused on enhancing fruit production and management to fit the needs of the Idaho pomology industry by increasing yield, quality, nutritional value, and utilization. The successful candidate will develop and implement a nationally and internationally recognized research program in pomology systems that are well-suited to the region’s climate and soils, including:

  • Advanced information system technology is utilized to create precise orchard management systems that promote sustainable horticulture.
  • Development of innovative utilization of fruit and nuts.
  • The study of the biochemistry of fruits, along with the analysis of proteins through proteomics and multidimensional protein analysis, as well as the process of cellular signal transduction, including postharvest.
  • Computational analysis, bioinformatics, and crop biology are used to create plant simulation models for research, teaching, and management.
  • Phytobiome and rhizosphere biology of perennial fruit crops.
  • Functional genomics and molecular genetic techniques to enhance the flavor and nutritional quality of pomological crops.


The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive research program with a variety of outputs including, but not limited to scholarly journals, peer-reviewed Extension bulletins, popular press articles, field demonstrations, and digital information products, and develop a pomology production education program accessible to students, county Extension educators, farmers, Master Gardeners and other interested parties. These outputs should be evaluated yearly to demonstrate the program’s impact on the pomology industry. The successful candidate is expected to procure external funding to support the research and Extension program. Additionally, the successful candidate will actively participate in recruitment, advising, and mentoring of graduate students. Relative responsibilities will be as follows: 65% scholarship/creative activities (research), 30% outreach/Extension, and 5% university service/leadership.

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