BGN 7 Vol.22

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University is seeking an outstanding scientist for a temporary one or two year appointment to the R. A. Nilan Distinguished Professorship in Barley Research and Education. As there is no salary specifically designated for this position, this scientist should be on a professional (sabbatical) leave from his/her present position. Some salary supplement may be available and will be negotiated at the time of selection. An annual stipend of $30,000 is provided and may be used for operations support of the person filling the Professorship.

The person filling the Professorship will join an active research program covering all phases of barley genetics and breeding research from practical to theoretical. The incumbent would be expected to provide leadership in barley genetics, biotechnology, and/or breeding that would complement ongoing barley research projects in the department. Work on this project should yield results that enhance the barley industry and/or advance the scientific knowledge of barley. Teaching of a graduate level seminar in the area of the individual's expertise is expected.

Nominations and applications for the R. A. Nilan Professorship are invited. Applications should include a brief vita covering the last five years of the individual's career. Please also include a letter briefly outlining proposed research plans, qualifications for the position, and names of three persons that may be contacted for references. The position may be filled any time after January 1, 1994. Applications will be accepted continuously until a suitable candidate is found.

Nominations, applications, or inquiries can be sent to:

Dr. Dwane G. Miller, Chair
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
(509) 335-3471

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer.

Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons between the ages of 40 to 70 are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Submitted by

A. Kleinhofs