Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences in Animal Breeding and Genomics

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Job description

Description
The Department of Animal Sciences announces a tenure-track
faculty position (academic year) in Animal Breeding and Genomics
with emphasis in research (primary) and teaching (secondary).

The successful candidate will develop a nationally and
internationally recognized program that elucidates and applies
quantitative genetics and genomics methods to improve relevant
traits in livestock and/or poultry. Areas of expertise should
include, but are not limited to, applied, theoretical, and
computational approaches to animal breeding, genomic selection,
population genetics, mixed model methodology, and livestock data
science. The successful candidate will use quantitative genetic and
genomic methods to improve the understanding of biological
mechanisms underlying phenotypic variability in livestock
productive efficiency, animal product quality, reproductive
performance, animal health and well-being, and environmental
efficiency, enabling optimal implementation of livestock genetic
improvement programs through interaction with the public and
private sectors.
Graduate student advising and training in
quantitative genomics and animal breeding is expected. Furthermore,
collaborative research activities that address foundational or
emerging issues in the integration of multi-omic datasets and
large-scale high-throughput phenotypes for genetic improvement
purposes and data analytics of sensor-based technologies is
strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to
teach an undergraduate course in Animal Breeding and Genetics, and
develop a graduate course in the areas of Animal Breeding and
Genetics, Population Genetics, or Statistical Genomics. The
successful candidate will also mentor undergraduate students
through undergraduate research projects, club activities, and
career advising.

The Department and College
The Department of Animal Sciences has state of-the-art research
infrastructure and classroom space in the new Creighton Hall of
Animal Sciences and Land O? Lakes Center for Experiential Learning.
Excellent core facilities are available on campus, including
genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, and metabolite profiling
centers, which are supported by high performance computing
capacity. Animal Sciences is an integral part of the College of
Agriculture, one of the world's leading colleges of agricultural,
food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked seventh in the
US in the 2021 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply
committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and
extension), to international activities and perspectives that span
all missions, and to excellence in all we do.
The College has
11 academic departments and includes 285 faculty, 2791
undergraduate students, and 769 graduate students. The College's
current strategic plan can be accessed at

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in Quantitative Genetics, Animal
Genomics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Genomics, Animal Sciences, or
related fields. Preferred skills include post-doctoral and teaching
experiences.

Application
Candidates should submit the following materials:
1) a
cover letter; 2) detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a one-page statement
outlining research programs focus and goals; 4) a one-page
statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy; 5) a diversity
and inclusion statement (see below); and 6) the names and contact
information for three individuals from which we may solicit letters
of reference. Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences is
committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort,
including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should
address at least one of these areas in the separate Diversity and
Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current
interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate
that values diversity and inclusion.

All material must be combined into one pdf and submitted
electronically via

A background check is required for employment in this
position.

Review of applications will begin January 17, 2022, and continue
until the position is filled. For additional information, please
contact Brian Richert at .

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals,
including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans are encouraged to apply. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Assistant Professor, Location: West Lafayette, IN - 47906