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\ \ Assistant Professor Quantitative Genetics\ \ Department: 3670010040 Agronomy\ Job no: 516989\ Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Agronomy\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is seeking an Assistant Professor, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position with 80% research and 20% teaching appointment, to develop a strong, innovative research and teaching program in theoretical Quantitative Genetics with focus on developing novel statistical and quantitative modeling approaches to genomic and phenomic data collected in crop genetics and breeding programs. This position will apply these models for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying variation in major agronomic traits, including but not limited to crop adaptation and productivity, and apply these models for predictive breeding to accelerate development of improved crop varieties. This position will be expected to collaborate with crop breeding, genomics, and phenomics teams to apply machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to leverage large-scale datasets for mechanistic understanding and trait prediction under changing environments. This position is expected to develop collaborative ties to programs across departmental and college boundaries. The incumbent will develop new courses for graduate students in application of advanced modeling approaches, including machine learning and AI, to crop improvement. The incumbent will develop graduate level courses to support the teaching mission of the Department of Agronomy, Interdepartmental Genetics Program, and College of Agriculture in the area of quantitative genetics. The developed courses will provide training opportunities for graduate students in one or more of the following areas: 1) crop quantitative genetics, 2) application of AI-based methods to crop genetics and breeding, 3) modeling crop genotypes, development, and physiology in relationship to the target selection environment. The incumbent will be expected to leverage K-State\'s breeding and genetic programs for the climate resilient cereals of sorghum, canola, wheat, and soybeans. The incumbent must be able to work in a multicultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity, and teamwork.\ \ Why Join Us:\ Kansas State Research and Extension (KSRE), as an essential component of Kansas State University, has a number of active crop genetics and breeding programs that generate a wealth of data using novel high-throughput sequencing and phenomic data collection technologies. K-State houses world class research programs covering diverse aspects of basic and applied crop genetics and plant health. K-State has invested in the development of state-of-the-art infrastructure for high-performance computing. These resources provide unique opportunities for developing an interdisciplinary research program focused on: 1) quantitative and statistical modeling approaches leveraging phenomic and genomic data to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying crop adaptation to local environments and affecting productivity; 2) development of novel models for investigating the systems-level effects of OMICs variation on plant-level phenotypes and aimed at identifying candidate variants, genes and pathways predictive of environmental adaption and variation in productivity traits; 3) creating novel statistical methodologies and decision support tools for improving the efficiency of prediction in breeding programs. Applicant will have the opportunity to affiliate with the newly established Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A) and participate in new university initiatives across c mpus. Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits{target="blank" rel="noopener"}\ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community{target="blank" rel="noopener"}.\ Worksite Options:\ This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.\ \ Visit this link for K-State\'s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work.\ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications: