Assistant/Associate Professor (Precision Breeding through Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technology)

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The highly interactive and collaborative School of Animal Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking exceptional tenure-track faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Genomics and ART. This will encompass the application of ART procedures to rapidly apply Functional Genomics to enhance productivity and health of livestock and shorten the generation interval. The ideal applicant will be interested in the development and utilization of ART procedures to apply functional genomics information to enhance animal production and health through precision breeding. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with 75% research and 25% teaching appointments. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent research program addressing fundamentally important challenges in agriculture and medicine. Animal agriculture disciplines may include - but are not limited - to meat science, reproductive physiology, developmental biology, nutrition and animal health. Applicable ART procedures may include - but are not limited -to In Vitro Embryo Production, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer, production of gametes from stem cells and sex ratio manipulation. Applicable Genomic procedures may include -but are not limited- to computational biology, bioinformatics, transgenesis and gene editing. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to participate in collaborative research within the School of Animal Sciences, wider LSU System, and beyond. Teaching expectations include primary responsibility for an undergraduate or graduate course revolving around their area of expertise. Moreover, the successful candidate will develop a strong graduate student mentoring program, especially at the Ph.D. level.

Requirements

• Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience in animal science, reproductive physiology, ART, or related field.
• Demonstrated capacity for publishing in high-impact refereed journals.
• Ability to obtain extramural research funding.
• Experience in collaborative research projects.
• Effective teaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with In Vitro Embryo Production and Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer.
• Knowledge of computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Experience with transgenesis and gene editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program addressing challenges in agriculture and medicine.
• Conduct research in animal agriculture disciplines such as meat science, reproductive physiology, developmental biology, nutrition, and animal health.
• Utilize ART procedures to enhance animal production and health through precision breeding.
• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in their area of expertise.
• Develop a strong graduate student mentoring program, especially at the Ph.D. level.
• Participate in collaborative research within the School of Animal Sciences and the wider LSU System.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity for supplemental salary through extramural funding.
• Retirement options.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, etc.).
• University holidays (14 per year).
• Generous vacation and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree