Assistant Professor - Avian Immunology
About The Position
The Assistant Professor will develop and lead an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in avian immunology that addresses current and emerging poultry-industry challenges in avian health and disease. Research may cover avian immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, disease resistance and susceptibility, vaccine response, immune modulation, and strategies to improve poultry health and resilience. The successful candidate will work with commercial poultry integrators, animal health companies, veterinarians, and other industry stakeholders to identify priority challenges and develop applied research. The position offers collaboration with faculty in poultry science, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, and related disciplines. The candidate is expected to secure grants, publish in peer-reviewed venues, and present findings at regional, national, and international meetings. Teaching responsibilities include advising and mentoring graduate students and contributing to departmental teaching by developing undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in poultry or animal science with an emphasis on immunology, or a related field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to procure extramural funding for independent and collaborative research.
Nice To Haves
- Experience translating fundamental immunological discoveries into field-applicable interventions, including vaccine strategies, disease monitoring tools, and genetic approaches for improved disease resistance.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and interact cohesively with commercial poultry integrators.
- Postdoctoral experience in a land-grant institution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in avian immunology.
- Conduct research addressing avian health and disease challenges, potentially including immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, disease resistance and susceptibility, vaccine response, immune modulation, and strategies to improve poultry health and resilience.
- Work with commercial poultry integrators, animal health companies, veterinarians, and other industry stakeholders to identify high-priority challenges and develop applied research.
- Pursue grants and conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Report research results through peer-reviewed publications and present findings at regional, national, and international meetings.
- Advise and mentor graduate students.
- Contribute to departmental teaching by developing undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
Benefits
- The Division offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
