Spring 1999 Newsletter
Position Announcements
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Crop Sciences
Assistant Professor of Weed Physiology. Weed Physiologist position in the
Department of Crop Sciences with emphasis on research and teaching of physiological,
biochemical and molecular principles of weed science. This is a 9-month tenure track
position with opportunity for summer appointment. Responsibilities will be 70 percent
research and 30 percent teaching.
The incumbent will develop a successful, extramurally-funded, laboratory-based research program directed to solution of weed management problems of the major agronomic crops grown in Illinois. The research will emphasize fundamental physiology and biochemistry of weed science; utilization of contemporary molecular techniques is expected. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, herbicide action, herbicide metabolism, and weed biology.
Teaching duties will include a weed science undergraduate/graduate course every year and a graduate weed science course in alternate years. The teaching assignment will involve some team teaching. The incumbent will also advise graduate and undergraduate students, and direct graduate student research. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate and interact effectively with appropriate faculty and staff within and outside the department and College of ACES in the conduct of research and teaching activities, and actively cooperate with industry and University of Illinois personnel in field research programs.
A Ph.D. in weed science, plant physiology, agronomy or a related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience desired. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrate ability to conduct independent research, and clear ability and desire to excel in classroom teaching. Salary commensurate with training and experience. Starting date is August 21, 1999 or when a suitable candidate is available. For full consideration, applications will be accepted until April 30, 1999.
Interested persons should assemble an application packet consisting of an introductory cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching and research goals. The packet should be sent to: Professor G. H. Heichel, Head, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1102 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801. Telephone (217) 333-9480. Applicants must also arrange to have a full set of certified university transcripts and three letters of reference sent to the same address, all to arrive on or before the closing date. For additional information contact: Dr. Edward W. Stoller, Search Committee Chair, ; Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1102 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois; 61801. Telephone: (217) 333-9654, FAX: (217) 333-5299, email: [email protected].
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PLEASE CITE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 01/99B-6425 WHEN APPLYING.
J.C. Robinson Seed Co.
Hybrid Corn Production Research Manager
Location: Waterloo, NE (Omaha Area) Position Announced: January 1999 Goal of Position: Decrease costs of corn seed production and maximize yield while maintaining or improving quality. Improve dissemination and use of production research information. Qualifications: PhD / MS in Agronomy with a Crop Production related emphasis preferred (i.e. Plant Breeding, Seed Science or Crop Science). Experience in hybrid corn seed production and plant breeding valuable. Field research experience required. Field plot design and statistical analysis skills required. Managerial experience preferred. Good oral and written communications skills. Self-motivated, along with a sincere desire to make a valuable contribution to agriculture. Computer skills in spreadsheet, statistics, graphing and word processing. Duties: Manage the Production Research department at The J.C. Robinson Seed Company. Plan and conduct production research experiments to maximize seed yields, improve seed quality, and increase purity. Conduct and coordinate parent tests in cooperation with plant breeders. Coordinate communication between plant breeding, agronomy, foundation seed, and production departments. Interpret and disseminate production research (including herbicides, insecticides, populations, etc.) to Golden Harvest seed corn growers, production agronomists, and field supervisors. Analyze historical yield and other information to develop recommendations for placement and management of each inbred. Conduct agronomy production training meetings for growers, agronomists, and field supervisors. Direct inquiries to: Jim Emanuel, Recruiting Coordinator or Bob Sabata, Agronomy Research Manager Golden Harvest / The J.C. Robinson Seed Co. (800) 228-9906 [email protected] or [email protected] For additional company information, www.goldenharvestseeds.com
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