Description

The department seeks candidates that demonstrate experiences in interdisciplinary, systems-level approaches and can creatively leverage the unique tropical agricultural resources of Hawai'i, and whose research shows a potential to improve tropical tree fruit and nut quality.  The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and lead a nationally recognized, innovative, and extramurally funded applied research program that advances understanding of whole-plant and cropping system physiology to improve tropical tree fruit and nut quality, with a particular focus on coffee, cacao, and macadamia. The applicant is expected to combine interdisciplinary, classical and modern approaches to understand the mechanisms underlying physiological traits defining fruit and nut quality and yield. This may include traditional breeding, modern ‘omics technologies, bioinformatics, and novel tools. This position will directly support the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Initiatives by enhancing vibrant tropical and pacific island agriculture and food security, protecting ecosystem health, and contributing to workforce and economic development. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Plant Science, Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Horticulture or a related discipline with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and systems-based approaches to study the physiological mechanisms underlying tree fruit and nut quality.  
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research, and willingness to address research areas relevant to the CTAHR mission. 
The successful candidate is expected to establish a competitively funded research program including collaborative work with faculty in other CTAHR departments and other Schools and Colleges across University of Hawai?i and with the USDA ARS scientists located in Hilo. 
The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to community, representation, and belonging. 
Excellent communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and intercultural skills; a track record of working with multidisciplinary teams; a demonstrated record of publications and grants; ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of fruit tree crop production, fruit tree physiology, and plant stress biology; and professionalism in meetings and conferring with others. 

Desired Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience and a record of scholarly research in tropical tree fruit physiology;
Demonstrated capacity to obtain and manage competitive, extramural, applied research and/or extension funding; and
Experience in teaching courses online or in a hybrid format (combination of online and in-person instruction).