Assistant Professor Regulated Plant Pests

9 hours ago

SainteAnnedeBellevue, Quebec, Canada McGill University Full-time

Advance regulated plant pest research at McGill University as a full-time Assistant Professor in Montreal, focused on climate resilience.

This tenure-track appointment is in the Department of Plant Science within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. You will build externally funded research spanning pest biology, diagnostics, epidemiology, management, or environmental change responses. Teaching includes plant pest foundations, agricultural pesticides, and graduate Integrated Pest Management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an internationally recognized regulated pest research program
  • Teach undergraduate plant pest and pesticide courses
  • Teach graduate Integrated Pest Management coursework
  • Use Macdonald Campus containment research infrastructure
  • Collaborate with government, industry, and international organizations

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Health, Plant Biology, or related field
  • Experience handling regulated pests in Biosafety Level 2 or 3 facilities
  • Knowledge of Canadian plant protection legislation and ISPMs
  • Independent research appointment within the eligibility period
  • English communication ability; French and Canadian industry experience assets

Bring plant health expertise, containment experience, and climate-focused research to McGill’s regulated pest faculty appointment.