From hkhatibwisc.edu  Fri Sep 13 14:21:07 2013
From: Hasan Khatib <hkhatibwisc.edu>
To: Multiple Recipients of <epigroupanimalgenome.org>
Subject: tenure-track faculty position in the area of animal
 genomics/genetics--University of Connecticut
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:21:07 -0500


Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Genomics/Genetics Department of
Animal Science

Job Posting Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal
Genomics/Genetics

Job Summary: The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of animal
genomics/genetics.

Responsibilities include teaching an introductory animal genetics/breeding
course with a focus on domestic animals, a graduate level genomics course,
and advising undergraduate and graduate students. Other duties include
participation as a collaborative team member in the Department of Animal
Science and contribute to the academic community through service at the
department, college and/or University levels. In addition, the appointee
will be required to develop an extramurally funded, innovative research
program in any aspects of livestock animal genomics/genetics. The appointee
will be expected to collaborate with colleagues within and outside the
Department of Animal Science. The University has a Genomics Institute and a
Center for Applied Genetics and Technology which provide infrastructure
support for research and training in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is building a new nonprofit research institute
in Connecticut, JAX Genomic Medicine, which will discover the precise
genomic causes of disease, develop individualized diagnostics, treatments
and cures, and help build Connecticut�s bioscience industry. It is desired
that the appointee�s research program incorporates the use
of genetics, genomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics on economic  
traits, diseases resistance/susceptibility, comparative genomics,  
computational genomics, or experimental and observational quantitative  
genetics and breeding. 

Qualifications Required:

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in animal science or related fields with
research emphasis in genomics/genetics. Candidates must have demonstrated
excellent skills in
oral and written communication, and interpersonal relationships.  
Equivalent foreign degrees are accepted. 

Preferred Qualifications at the Assistant Professor Level: Candidates with
postdoctoral experience in animal genomics/genetics will be given a strong
preference. A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications of original
research in the field of genomics/genetics as well as experience in
teaching or assisting in teaching at the university level are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications at the Associate Professor Level: Established
expertise in animal genomics/genetics is preferred. Candidates currently
holding a faculty or equivalent position with established publication and
extra-mural funding records; currently holding extramural funding for
genomics/genetics research are preferred. Experience in teaching
undergraduate and/or graduate courses at the university level or
equivalence and successfully mentoring graduate students is preferred.

Appointment terms: This is a 9-month, tenure track, research (70%) and
teaching (30%) position at the assistant/associate professor level. The
successful candidate will work at the University of Connecticut�s main
campus located in Storrs. Anticipated start date is August 23, 2014. Salary
will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vita,
interests/philosophy of research and teaching (maximum two pages), list
of publications, and the names and addresses (including fax and email)  
of at least 3 individuals willing to provide letters of recommendation  
via Husky Hire (http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/) by September 30, 2013. Only  
applications submitted via Husky Hire will be accepted. For further  
information on the Animal Genomics/Genetics position, please contact the  
search committee chair: Dr. Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, 860-486-9087;  
xiuchun.tianuconn.edu. 

 

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. At the University
of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our  
commitment to building a culturally diverse community. We actively  
encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority  
groups to apply. 

 
--  
Hasan Khatib 
Professor of Genetics 
Department of Animal Sciences 
University of Wisconsin 
1675 Observatory Drive 
Madison, WI 53706	 
Tel. 608-263 3484; Fax: 608-262 5157 
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