PROFESSOR IN CROP GENETICS/BREEDING

ACU Ref: 58535
Closing Date: 15 May 2011

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Department of Food Production

QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Crop Breeding and/or Genetics.


EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Considerable experience in teaching and research on the genetics and breeding of tropical crops in a university environment with evidence of an excellent record of publications in recognized, refereed scientific journals is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in food crop species and biotechnology. Demonstration of the capacity to develop a sound research agenda relevant to desirable food crop characteristics, to attract funding for research and development, and for high quality teaching, including design and developing of, new courses and programmes and the use of ICT will be important assets.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
A student-centred, team player with high level of initiative, strong commitment and excellent ommunication, coordination and leadership skills.

Further details on the post can be found at: http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/

Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full CV and application forms which must be completed fully, and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2011