Assistant/Associate Professor in Animal Genomics/Genetics
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 contribution 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 aspect of livestock animal
genomics/genetics. The appointee will be expected to collaborate with colleagues within and
outside the Department of Animal Science. 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.
The Department of Animal Science offers A.A.S., B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and is
comprised of 16 faculty members with research interests in food science, physiology, nutrition,
molecular genetics, and general animal management. The University of Connecticut and the
Department of Animal Science are AAALAC accredited. Complete information on the
department and its programs can be found at http://www.animalscience.uconn.edu/. The
Institute for Systems Genomics and the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology on the
Storrs campus foster a strong collegial atmosphere in genomics and unparalleled infrastructure
support for research and training in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. The Faculty hiring
initiative at the University of Connecticut will increase its current faculty size by more than 250
in the next few years. The UConn Technology Park, Bioscience Connecticut Initiative, and Next
Generation Connecticut, recently approved by the state of Connecticut with funding of $1.5
billion will offer exceptional opportunities to establish interdisciplinary collaborations with other
investigators and industry partners, particularly in STEM disciplines. The University has also
agreed to work with The Jackson Laboratory to establish a new nonprofit research institute, The
Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, which will provide opportunity for valuable
collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in animal science or related field 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.
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
and position rank will be commensurate with experience.
Please submit the following a cover letter, curriculum vita, interests/philosophy of research and
teaching (maximum two pages), and at least three letters of recommendation by September 30,
2013. Only applications submitted via Academic Jobs Online
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2887) 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.tian@uconn.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.