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It is expected that the successful applicantwill conduct collaborative research with emphasis on beef cattle but also onsmall ruminants.
Work closely with the state extension office, state producers, and haveaccess to large and small animal facilities, including the AgriculturalResearch Center (which includes facilities for environmental control of largeanimals), the V-Bar-V Ranch, the Santa Rita Experimental Ranch, the Food ProductSafety Laboratory, and the Animal Feeding Facility.
The successfulcandidate will be expected to deliver statewide Extension programming that isindustry-responsive, proactive, and related to management of livestock,including tribal producers. They are expected to collaborate with existingfaculty members both on and off campus, and to increase the impact andvisibility of the animal science program. Extension and Research efforts shouldbe organized and conducted in cooperation with other statewide faculty, countyExtension faculty, and federal and state agency representatives. The facultymember will actively seek contract and grant funding to support this program.Communication of research results in appropriate peer-reviewed journals andscientific and trade publications is an essential requirement of this position.
The new faculty member will join a highly productive and innovativegroup of faculty working to address opportunities using available industry genetic tools to enhancelivestock production management, advising onbreeding and marketing strategies related to genetic selection, in addition toeffectively communicating on the decision-making tools available for livestockgenetic improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, agenerous startup package, and outstanding resources for research. SACBS hasstrong Research and Extension programs in metabolic, cardiovascular, anddevelopmental physiology, immunobiology, heat stress, meat quality, and foodsafety. The candidate is expected to develop collaborations within SACBS andacross the state.
We encourage applications from candidates with experience in applied genetics forenhancing livestock production. In particular, we are interested in applicantswho can complement existing Extension expertise in nutrition, animalphysiology, genetics, and animal diseases. We prefer candidates whose Extension and Research program will befocused on economicallyand environmentally sustainable animal production through on-farm geneticselection and livestock improvement.
The successful candidate will provide a research environment to supportundergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that isinclusive, supportive, and intellectually challenging. The candidate willdemonstrate excellent communication skills working with industry stakeholdersand researchers and contribute more broadly to College and University strategicgoals.
The University of Arizona is a land-grant institution and CarnegieFoundation Research University with a "very high research activity" located inTucson, Arizona. It is a leader in research, bringing in more than $580 millionin research investment each year, and ranking 19th among all publicuniversities. Minimum Qualifications
jmgardne@arizona.edu Open Date 10/24/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant Please note the documents required: Cover Letter, CV,Statement of Extension and Research Interests, transcripts, and three written professional references. Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver statewide Extension programming that is industry-responsive, proactive, and related to livestock management, including tribal producers. This position will require travel as needed to University County Extension and Farm locations.
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Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities This position is a 12-monthcontinuing/continuing-eligible appointment with 65% Extension, 25% Research,and 10% Services at the rank of Assistant/Associate Specialist in the School ofAnimal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences (SACBS).It is expected that the successful applicantwill conduct collaborative research with emphasis on beef cattle but also onsmall ruminants.
Work closely with the state extension office, state producers, and haveaccess to large and small animal facilities, including the AgriculturalResearch Center (which includes facilities for environmental control of largeanimals), the V-Bar-V Ranch, the Santa Rita Experimental Ranch, the Food ProductSafety Laboratory, and the Animal Feeding Facility.
The successfulcandidate will be expected to deliver statewide Extension programming that isindustry-responsive, proactive, and related to management of livestock,including tribal producers. They are expected to collaborate with existingfaculty members both on and off campus, and to increase the impact andvisibility of the animal science program. Extension and Research efforts shouldbe organized and conducted in cooperation with other statewide faculty, countyExtension faculty, and federal and state agency representatives. The facultymember will actively seek contract and grant funding to support this program.Communication of research results in appropriate peer-reviewed journals andscientific and trade publications is an essential requirement of this position.
The new faculty member will join a highly productive and innovativegroup of faculty working to address opportunities using available industry genetic tools to enhancelivestock production management, advising onbreeding and marketing strategies related to genetic selection, in addition toeffectively communicating on the decision-making tools available for livestockgenetic improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, agenerous startup package, and outstanding resources for research. SACBS hasstrong Research and Extension programs in metabolic, cardiovascular, anddevelopmental physiology, immunobiology, heat stress, meat quality, and foodsafety. The candidate is expected to develop collaborations within SACBS andacross the state.
We encourage applications from candidates with experience in applied genetics forenhancing livestock production. In particular, we are interested in applicantswho can complement existing Extension expertise in nutrition, animalphysiology, genetics, and animal diseases. We prefer candidates whose Extension and Research program will befocused on economicallyand environmentally sustainable animal production through on-farm geneticselection and livestock improvement.
The successful candidate will provide a research environment to supportundergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that isinclusive, supportive, and intellectually challenging. The candidate willdemonstrate excellent communication skills working with industry stakeholdersand researchers and contribute more broadly to College and University strategicgoals.
The University of Arizona is a land-grant institution and CarnegieFoundation Research University with a "very high research activity" located inTucson, Arizona. It is a leader in research, bringing in more than $580 millionin research investment each year, and ranking 19th among all publicuniversities. Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in animal sciences, biotechnology, or related field.
- Experience with livestock production systems.
- Demonstrated experience working with livestock producers and industry stakeholders.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
- Experience in Extension in livestock management and biotechnology
- Research experience in animal sciences
- Experience working with tribal producers
- Demonstrated history of peer-reviewed original research publications in recognized scientific journals
- Demonstrated history of securing extramural funds
jmgardne@arizona.edu Open Date 10/24/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant Please note the documents required: Cover Letter, CV,Statement of Extension and Research Interests, transcripts, and three written professional references. Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
