The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland in College Park is seeking to fill two tenure track faculty positions associated with how biotic and abiotic stresses associated with climate change impact plant growth and development and plant competition in plant communities The first position this position 129406 is focused on investigating the molecular genetic ecological andor cellular responses to abiotic stresses associated with a changing climate and the translation of research results to ameliorate stress effects on plant growth in agricultural systems andor land or aquatic based plant communities The second position is focused on the impact of biotic and abiotic stressors associated with climate change on native and invasive plant competitiveness in plant communities and molecular and genetic and cultural approaches to control invasive species proliferationThe Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland College Park invites applications for Assistant Professor tenure track from outstanding early career scientists studying plant abiotic stress Applicants investigating the molecular genetic ecological andor cellular responses to abiotic stresses associated with a changing climate and the translation of research results to ameliorate stress effects on plant growth in agricultural systems andor land or aquatic based plant communities are invited to apply The successful candidate is expected to build a cutting edge externally funded research program Candidates interested in fundamental research that can inform and guide strategies to ameliorate the effects of abiotic stress on plant productivity are encouraged to apply In addition to research activities the appointed candidate will participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching teaching one undergraduate course in environmental physiology is expected Applicants must have a doctorate degree in a relevant area an outstanding publication record commensurate with their experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching