Assistant Professor - Plant Health & Microbe Interactions

University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amerst)

Posted: 31 July 2026 - Amherst, United States of America

About this opening

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Health and Microbe Interactions. The successful candidate will develop a robust research program aimed at innovative plant disease management strategies, addressing challenges posed by climate change and emerging plant pathogens. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate expertise in plant pathology and disease ecology. The position offers opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and aims to strengthen the department's capacity in plant-microbe-soil systems.

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