The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and to supervise graduate student research. He or she will work closely with research and Extension personnel, local farmers, agricultural organizations, and governmental and non-governmental organizations to plan and develop programs that support sustainable vegetable production in the area of weed science.
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to conduct research on weed biology and ecology that leads to the development of economically and environmentally sustainable weed management programs for vegetable crops in South Carolina and the region. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, plant-herbicide interactions, strategic use of cultural practices and equipment to manage weeds, and potential influences of soil and climatic factors on weed growth and development. The individual would not have a formal teaching appointment, but would support the teaching program on campus by providing lectures in courses on topics related to their expertise.
The successful candidate will be expected to communicate research results through refereed journal articles; oral presentations at county, statewide, regional and national meetings and workshops; and Extension publications in a variety of media. She or he will be expected to participate in the annual Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workshop to collaborate on development of regional weed management recommendations (http://www.thegrower.com/south-east-vegetable-guide/).
The application deadline is April 15, 2015.
Questions about the position may be sent to the Search Committee Chair:
Anthony (Tony) Keinath
Professor, Vegetable Pathologist
Clemson University
Coastal Research & Education Center
2700 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29414-5329
Phone: 843.402.5390