Assistant/Associate Professor
WORK LOCATION: School of Animal Sciences and College of Agriculture, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Animal Breeding and Genetics. The School of Animal Sciences is seeking an Animal Scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a tenure track position; 70% research, 30% teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent research program addressing fundamentally important questions in the area of breeding and genetics of cattle. The applicant must have basic population and quantitative genetics training and either be exposed to or trained in genomics from a data analysis standpoint and incorporation of DNA data in selection programs to improve quantitative characteristics of animals. The applicant will be expected to conduct research appropriate for publication in refereed journals, attract extramural funding and participate in collaborative research within the School of Animal Sciences, across the LSU system and with other outside entities, and participate in university committees, and advise students. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate courses in genetics and animal breeding and shared responsibility for other departmental courses. The school has the land and facilities for a 400-500 beef cattle cow herd and 100 head dairy herd.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field with specialization in animal breeding and genetics is required. Teaching experience is highly desirable, and the successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduates, graduate students, clientele groups, and professionals. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral and/or practical domestic animal experience and a clear potential, or demonstrated accomplishments in research, teaching, and grantsmanship.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
DATE AVAILABLE: Upon completion of the selection process
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send cover letter with resume, statement of research and teaching interest, university transcripts and names plus contact information (address, phone number and email address) of five references to:
Thomas Bidner
School of Animal Sciences
105 J.B. Francioni Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4210
Phone: (225) 578-3437; Fax: (225)578-3279
Web Site: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer