POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Beef Cattle Genomics
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Position:
Assistant
Professor (12-month,
tenure-track; 70%
Research, 30%
Extension) in
Beef Cattle Genomics.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
The Department of Animal Science and Department of Large Animal
Clinical Sciences
of the
University of
Tennessee Institute
of Agriculture
seek an
individual to
join the UTIA Genomics Center for the Advancement of Agriculture to establish a strong research and extension program focused in the field of beef cattle genomics. The successful candidate will be charged with developing a nationally recognized
research program aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of beef production through the application of genomic science. The individual will be encouraged to develop a research program that encompasses the continuum between basic and applied science
with an appreciation of how disciplines such as genetics, nutrition, immunology, microbiology, and physiology can be integrated to further our understanding of animal biology. Responsibilities will also include the mentoring and training of graduate and undergraduate
students in the classroom, laboratory, and field research. The individual will develop and deliver an active county-based extension program that promotes the advancement of genomic science and stimulates the implementation of research
outcomes within
the beef
industry. Outreach
efforts will
include the
dissemination of
information to county
Extension agents
and other
specialists, assist
in implementation
of statewide
4-H programs,
and establish and
maintain a
strong working
relationship with
organizations and
industries
associated
with the Tennessee beef industry. The candidate will be jointly appointed in the Departments of Animal Science and Large Animal Clinical Sciences and will participate in other activities such as committee service,
recruitment, and advancement.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in Animal Science or a closely related field (e.g. DVM) with significant training in genetics/genomics and demonstrated knowledge
of the US beef industry.
Applicants with
postdoctoral research
experience in
an appropriate
discipline are
preferred. The individual must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, demonstrate a passion for scientific research, mentoring students, and have a substantial record of scholarly activity including but not limited to extramurally-funded
research and publications in peer-reviewed journals or demonstrated
potential. The
Knoxville campus
of the
University of
Tennessee is
seeking candidates
who have the
ability to
contribute in meaningful
ways to
the diversity
and intercultural
goals of
the University. All
applicants must
be qualified
to obtain authorization to
work in
the US
on a
long-term basis.
About the University and Department
The flagship campus of The University of Tennessee system has an enrollment of more than 27,000 students
and is
located in
Knoxville. The
City of
Knoxville is
a hidden
gem with
a beautiful
and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Departments of
Animal Science
and Large
Animal Clinical Science focus
on a
diverse blend
of applied and basic life sciences ultimately aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of animal agriculture. The departments'
activities are accomplished by a combined 49 faculty members along with numerous professionals and support staff both on the Knoxville campus and satellite locations across Tennessee. Approximately 600 undergraduate students are enrolled in the Animal Science
Bachelor of Science degree program with academic concentrations in animal industries, biosciences, and pre veterinary medicine. Approximately 350 students are enrolled in the professional DVM curriculum.
Undergraduates and professional students participate in research and creative achievement alongside graduate
students. Ample
opportunities are
available for
establishing collaborative
and interdisciplinary activities with faculty members in other departments in UTIA including the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Genome Science & Technology program, as well as personnel at the nearby Oak
Ridge National Laboratory. Additional information about the Departments can be found
at https://ag.tennessee.edu/animalscience/Pages/default.aspx
and htt:ps://vetmed.tennessee.edu/departments
/Pages/Large
Animal Clinical Sciences.aspx
Faculty
have access
to ample
resources for
-omics research
(genomics, metabolomics, proteomics,
etc.) within UTIA and the UT system, including the new UTIA Genomics Center for Advancement of Agriculture.
Multiple resources
are also
available across
campus as
core facilities
such as
the Advanced Microscopy
and Imaging
Center, Biological
and Small
Molecule Mass
Spectrometry Core
(BSMMSC), Center for Environmental Biotechnology (CEB) Bioimaging Center, UTIA Genomcis Hub, and UT Genomics
Core. Additional
research resources
exist at
10 UT
AgResearch and
Education Centers
across the state with support staff, and include an inventory of approximately 900 mature beef cows and associated facilities. The ETREC-JARTU Unit is a state-of-the-art research facility with over 31,465 square feet of space that includes environmentally
controlled animal rooms and surgical suites with the capability to house poultry, swine, cattle, sheep, and other
animals.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive start-up package is available.
Application:
Review ofapplications will commence February 15, 2020 and continue until a suitable candidate
is identified. Applicants
should submit
as a
single electronic
PDF document
containing a
cover letter, a research statement describing their specific areas of interest in beef cattle genomics, a statement communicating their extension philosophy and relaying specific interests and experiences with educator development and stakeholder education
in the area of genomics, official transcripts per each academic institution
attended, names
and contact
information with
affiliations for
at least
five individuals
willing to serve as a reference, and a detailed curriculum vitae conveying education along with relevant research, teaching, outreach, and service activities
to:
Dr. Jonathan E. Beever Professor and Director
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Department of Animal Science
352 Brehm Animal Science Building 2506 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4588
Phone: 865-974-3471
Email:
[email protected]
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of
its education
and employment
programs and
services. All
qualified applicants
will receive
equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran
status.