Careers in the Plant Sciences

Assistant Professor, Plant Physiology

University of Central Florida - Orlando, Florida, United States

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Plant Physiology
Position Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins: Monday, October 06, 2025
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Institution: University of Central Florida
Department/Division: Department of Biology
Field (e.g., systematics): Plant Physiology
City: Orlando, Florida, United States
General Information: The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor, Plant Physiology (9-month appointment), anticipated to begin Fall 2026. We seek a broadly trained, integrative botanist who will use innovative approaches to develop a high-quality research program in plant physiology. All disciplines of plant physiology will be considered, from molecular to ecological to evolutionary, in terrestrial or aquatic environments, focusing on any plant or algal taxa. Focal work on agricultural crops, while not preferred, will be considered if it demonstrates an explicit connection to fundamental biological processes. In particular, the ideal candidate will contribute courses to the Plant Science track within the biology major and expand undergraduate research opportunities in plant physiology. The instructional duties and services assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.
Qualifications/Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in life sciences from an accredited institution by the time of application.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will: (a) show potential to develop and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program including research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students; (b) show commitment to excellence in teaching, effective student mentoring, and strong academic support for our student population; (c) complement department strengths; (d) demonstrate an ability to collaborate with other disciplines; and (e) will have postdoctoral training or comparable work experience.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a single PDF document that includes: (1) a cover letter that explains the applicant’s research program and how it complements current departmental expertise; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research interests and plans (limit two pages); (4) a teaching statement including potential courses the candidate could teach or develop (limit two pages).
Web Link: https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-plant-physiology-orlando-florida-united-states
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Contact Name: Dr. Barbara Sharanowski, Barb.Sharanowski@ucf.edu