Assistant/Associate Professor - Functional Genomics/Systems Biology
The Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate
Professor in Avian Genomics/Systems Biology. This 10-month tenure track position will have both teaching
and research responsibilities.
The successful applicant will conduct genomic research on some aspect of poultry biology of health or
economic consequence and develop an independent research program that is nationally and
internationally competitive. Research themes might include embryology, immune function, poultry health,
food safety or other relevant topics able to operate within a One Health context. The incumbent will be
expected to collaborate with other scientists on related projects. A demonstrated ability to obtain
extramural funding is an asset and publication track record essential. Teaching responsibilities will involve
two courses, one within the undergraduate program and one within the graduate program related to some
aspect of applied avian genomics. Other responsibilities will include graduate student advising and service
on university committees.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a field related to Genetics, Genomics, Systems or
Developmental Biology with training in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The successful
applicant's combined background experiences should emphasize genetics, epigenetics, functional
genomics, and/or biotechnology as it relates to poultry biology. A demonstrated ability to apply
fundamental molecular biology and genomic tools to assist the poultry or animal industry will be an asset.
Employment with the Texas A&M University System and in any of its sponsored programs is open to
qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or educationally unrelated
handicaps. Texas A&M University and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are equal opportunity
employers. Texas A&M University strives to have an excellent faculty, student body, learning environment
and community that embraces diversity in all its forms.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and
names with contact information for three references to:
Dr. Rosemary Walzem, Professor,
Department of Poultry Science,
101 Kleberg Center, 2472 TAMU,
College Station, Texas 77843-2472.
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information visit
http://posc.tamu.edu or contact Dr. Walzem at 979-845-7537 or rwalzem@poultry.tamu.edu
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