2013-12-05


Job Description

This is a 12-month tenure-track position in the Department of Animal Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL). The position has a 70% research and 30% Teaching assignment. The major duties of the position are to develop and implement a strong research and teaching program in quantitative genetic analysis and bioinformatics and related subject areas that will benefit the Florida animal agriculture and human health industries.



The research focus may include theoretical, computational, and applied approaches to quantitative genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, population genetics, mixed model methodology, and genetic-genomic evaluation and selection.

The teaching assignment includes teaching an undergraduate and graduate course in bioinformatics applications to agriculture and medicine. The successful candidate is also expected to teach a graduate level course in the area of quantitative methods in genetic analysis, for example Genetic Data Analysis (STA 6178).

The faculty member is expected to recruit and advise graduate students, transfer and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized research program, publish study results in peer-reviewed journals, and procure extramural funding. The successful applicant is expected to collaborate with other faculty in the department and across campus.

Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty members are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas—Research, Teaching and Extension—regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. This position’s assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

Florida boasts vibrant dairy, beef, and horse industries that have strong ties to the research, teaching and Extension programs within IFAS. The Department of Animal Sciences (http://www.animal.ufl.edu) has an emphasis on forage consuming species, particularly cattle and horses, and their products of meat, milk and power. There are significant strengths in the Department in the areas of management systems, physiology, nutrition and meat science that will serve as fertile collaborative potential for the incumbent to this position. The Department also has substantial production-related resources related to dairy and beef cattle available for use by faculty in research, teaching and Extension efforts. Opportunities for collaboration further exist across the University of Florida, such as through the Genetics Institute (http://www.ufgi.ufl.edu).

Minimum Requirements:

An earned Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in animal breeding, genetics or a closely related discipline is required.

Evidence of success in developing and maintaining a significant, extramurally supported research and teaching program is required.

Candidates will also have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships.

Candidates must have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

How to apply

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by September 15, 2013. The position will open until a viable applicant pool is determined.

This position is available October 1, 2013 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.

Nominations and Applications
Both nominations and applications are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee and should be sent to the Chair of the Search and Screen Committee.

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to https://jobs.ufl.edu (search for requisition # 0903602) and submit:
• Application
• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Complete vita which includes description of current position and responsibilities
• Names and contact information of three references

The successful applicant will also be asked to submit an official transcript documenting awarding of Ph.D. degree.

Contact Information and Nomination Submission Information
Please refer to Position Number
Dr. Peter J. Hansen
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Department of Animal Sciences
P.O. Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611-0910

Telephone: 352-392-1981
Facsimile: 352-392-5595
Electronic Mail: pjhansen@ufl.edu

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida’s ‘Government in the Sunshine’ and Public Records Laws. Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and applications, resumes, and many other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Required Documents

Cover Letter or Letter of Interest

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

List of References

Apply here

https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/43542

About the Department



Animal Sciences is an academic department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), a unit of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). Creating new solutions to tomorrow's problems underlies everything we do in the Animal Sciences Program. In the areas of teaching, research, and extension, our faculty integrate the most modern technologies available with personal expertise and attention to the needs of students and our industry.Read more

 

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