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Tenure Track Faculty Positions

For further information please contact:

Mrs. Ronit Medina Geva
Dean's Assistant for Academic Appointment and Promotions
ronitmg@savion.huji.ac.il

The Robert H. Smith Faculty
of Agriculture, Food and Environment
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
P.O. Box 12
Herzl 229, Rehovot 76100, ISRAEL

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for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all levels commencing from the 2026-2027 academic year.

Priority will be given to candidates who show originality and potential in one of the areas of specialization listed in Appendix A (very important to check this). We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong track record in research, outstanding academic credentials and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent for Veterinary Sciences) and Postdoctoral experience (except for candidates in the area of Environmental Economics – please check with the Department Head – see Appendix A). Starting rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. Filling of the positions will be dependent on availability of resources.

 

Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture

 

We are seeking excellent, passionate researchers to join our dynamic team at the Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture. We welcome expertise across all fields of plant sciences. We particularly encourage applications from excellent candidates with experience or a strong interest in agricultural sciences. Our priority areas include but are not limited to: Plant hormones, plant breeding and genetics, flowering, crop sciences and agronomy, plant biotechnology and innovative agricultural technologies.

Potential candidates are encouraged to reach out to Naomi Ori at naomi.ori@mail.huji.ac.il and discuss how their expertise can align with our goals.

Head of Institute: Prof. Naomi Ori (naomi.ori@mail.huji.ac.il)

 

Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition

 

We invite applicants from all domains of food and nutritional sciences, encompassing both fundamental and applied aspects of food science, as well as all areas related to nutrition and metabolism.

In the field of food science, we welcome expertise in all areas, including but not limited to: advanced and emerging technologies such as synthetic biology, cultured foods, food chemistry, alternative protein sources, 3D food printing, food safety and microbiology, lipid and carbohydrate chemistry, protein engineering and design, materials science, microfluidics, processing of natural products and waste recovery, delivery systems, and innovative distribution methods such as blockchain applications in the food supply chain. We also encourage work on the environmental impacts of food production, including life cycle analysis of food systems.

In the area of nutritional sciences and metabolism, we seek research at the cellular, tissue, and organismal levels. Topics of interest include: the biology of metabolic tissues (e.g., adipose tissue, liver, pancreas, muscle), the role of nutrition in disease prevention and health promotion, human performance, the gut microbiome and gut-metabolic axis, personalized nutrition, metabolomics, immunometabolism, neuroscience, appetite regulation, and the biology of the digestive system, as well as experts in clinical, behavioral, and population-oriented studies on human nutrition and health.

We also welcome candidates who develop and apply big data and artificial intelligence approaches to food systems and nutritional science.

Head of Institute: Prof. Ido Braslavsky (ido.braslavsky@mail.huji.ac.il)

 

Department of Animal Sciences

 

Any aspect of Animal Sciences relevant to farm animals including: Animal physiology (whole-animal, tissue, cellular, or molecular levels); Endocrinology and neurobiology; Cellular and molecular biology; Animal nutrition and metabolism; Reproductive biology and developmental biology; Immunology and disease resistance; Muscle biology and meat science; Genetics, epigenetics, and genomics; Animal welfare and behavior;   Environmental impact and sustainability of animal production systems; Water quality and its relation to animal health.

Head of Department: Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan (berta.sivan@mail.huji.ac.il)

Institute of Environmental Sciences

 

The Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES), at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, encompasses four academic disciplines: Soil and Water Sciences, Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Entomology, and Environmental Economics and Management. Critical challenges at the intersection of agriculture and the environment are addressed through interdisciplinary research and teaching programs. These include, among others, issues uniquely relevant to the geo-socio-political characteristics of Israel: high population density posing pressures on agricultural land, open spaces and biodiversity; water scarcity, escalating effects of global warming in semi-arid and arid regions; and economic-political uncertainty.

We seek excellent candidates conducting any aspect of interdisciplinary research in the framework of the institute’s interests and activities, with relation to the interdependence between environmental and agricultural sciences. The research of the candidates can overlap with one or more of the current academic disciplines or bring topics expending the existing ones. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree followed by productive postdoctoral training. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of robust research experience supported by an excellent publication record, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Potential candidates should contact the head of the institute for further information, before submitting their application: Prof. Shai Morin

Head of Institute: (shai.morin@mail.huji.ac.il).

 

Department of Entomology

 

The Department of Entomology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem seeks outstanding candidates for tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting October 2026. We welcome applicants from all areas of insect science relevant to agriculture, the environment, and global health—including genetics, physiology, ecology, and behavior. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., demonstrate strong postdoctoral research experience, and show excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Successful applicants will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in academic life. The department, based in Rehovot, offers a collaborative environment within Israel’s only academic unit dedicated to Entomology.

Head of Department: Dr. Jonathan Bohbot (jonathan.bohbot@mail.huji.ac.il).

 

Department of Environmental Economics and Management

 

The Department of Environmental Economics and Management at The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, seeks excellent candidates for a tenure-track faculty position. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to conduct high-quality research in any aspect of economics/management related to the environment, natural resources, food or agriculture. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes in Hebrew or English.

Head of Department: Dr. Ohad Raveh (ohad.raveh@mail.huji.ac.il)

The last date for submission applications for the Department of Environmental Economics and Management is 30.11.25

 

Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology

 

We seek a fungal biologist. Any aspect of fungal genetics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics.

The candidate is expected to establish a research program related to fungal-plant interactions, with emphasis on the fungal component. The candidate should have an excellent background in fungal biology including but not limited to fungal-plant interactions or plant pathology and be dedicated to develop an original research program relevant to agriculture and/or the environment.

Head of Department: Dr. Shay Covo (shay.covo@mail.huji.ac.il)

 

Department of Soil and Water Sciences

 

The Department of Soil and Water Sciences is seeking outstanding candidates  in all fields related to soil and water sciences. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, soil fertility, soil physics, and soil chemistry. 

Head of department: Dr. Nimrod Schwartz (nimrod.schwartz@mail.huji.ac.il)

 

 

 

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and lead independent and original research teams, to obtain competitive research grants, to supervise graduate students, to teach courses in Hebrew and English at the undergraduate and graduate levels (as required by their school/institute/department), and to contribute to department and faculty activities. The Hebrew University is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from Arab candidates.

Applications should be submitted via the following website:  http://ttp.huji.ac.il

(First “Create an account” if you do not already have one; then “Sign In”; select “The Faculty of Agriculture Food and Environment”; select position “Faculty of Agriculture Tenure Track Faculty Positions - 2026”; click “Apply” and continue the application process in the position’s site)

 

Applications should include the following documents in English (in PDF format):

  • Curriculum Vitae (according to the instructions in Appendix B).
  • List of publications (according to the instructions in Appendix C).
  • Scientific Biography (maximum 3 pages) as a summary of previous achievements (according to the instructions in Appendix D).
  • Contribution to Co-authored publications (according to the instructions in Appendix E).
  • A detailed description of future research plans in the form of a research proposal (up to 5 pages, not including references).
  • Teaching statement: teaching interests and specific planned courses (up to 2 pages).
  • Previous teaching experience, including evaluation reports (if available).
  • PDF files of 3 key articles.
  • Recommendation letters from the candidate’s Ph.D. and postdoctoral advisors (according to the instructions on the website)
  • A list of 3 additional academicians (name, name of institute and e-mail address) who may be approached by the faculty to evaluate the candidate’s qualifications for the requested academic position.
  • Signed declaration regarding relatives employed by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (form to be filled out on the website).

 

For further information please contact:

Mrs. Ronit Medina Geva
Dean's Assistant for Academic Appointment and Promotions
The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
E-mail: ronitmg@savion.huji.ac.il 

Applications will be accepted until September 10th, 2025

 

Appendix A 2026 - Scientific Areas of Specialization to Which Priority Will Be Given.pdf176 KB
Appendix B 2026 - Instructions for CV.pdf231 KB
Appendix C 2026 - Instructions for List of Publications.pdf265 KB
Appendix D 2026 - Scientific Biography.pdf136 KB
Appendix E 2026 - Contribution to Co-Authored Publications.pdf96 KB