Position: Laboratory
of Animal Behavior, Physiology, and Welfare Post-Doctorate Position
Available: Available
after July 1, 2015
Application Deadline: Accepting
applications until a suitable applicant is found.
The
Department: The Department of
Animal and Food Sciences is one of six departments within the College of
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. The department is housed in a
state-of-the-art research and teaching facility and has excellent teaching and research
support and animal facilities both on and off-campus. The department has a strong undergraduate
program in Animal and Food Sciences and is the home of many competitive teams
and student organizations. The Laboratory of Animal Behavior, Physiology, and
Welfare focuses on the following research areas: pheromones (livestock,
domestic animals, rodents), transport (swine and lab/companion animals), and
stress reduction studies. More detailed information about these research areas
can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/animalwelfare/.
The
College: The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
Resources is a leading college at Texas Tech University with six academic
departments: Agriculture and Applied
Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences,
Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Natural Resources
Management; as well as multiple research centers and institutes. For the most recent academic year, the
college has over 90 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1,579 undergraduates, and 379
graduate students.
The
University: Texas Tech University is one of four major
state-supported, multidisciplinary universities in Texas and has attained
national research university status. The
University consists of ten colleges, a School of Law, the
Graduate School, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Currently, more than 35,000 students attend
classes at the Lubbock campus. Situated in the Llano Estacado (Southern High
Plains), the City of Lubbock, which has approximately 250,000 residents, offers
a variety of cultural and entertainment venues and has a moderate to low cost
of living.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant
will be involved in pheromone studies primarily involving swine, cats, and
dogs. The candidate may teach classes in animal behavior and welfare. Perform
specialized work in conducting original research. Work is performed under
general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned
objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and
student assistants.
Qualifications: This position requires a PhD,
preferably in Animal Science or a closely related field or a DVM with an M.S
including research experience. Experience in a wet chemistry lab setting would
be helpful but not required. Knowledge of performing, interpreting, and writing
original behavior and physiology research and publication in refereed
scientific journals. The ability to work with different animal species,
including but not limited to swine, cats, dogs, rats, and mice. Some overnight
travel to collaborative sites may be required. The successful applicant will
have a strong knowledge of SAS or R statistical software. Strong written and
oral communication skills are highly required. Must have strong leadership and
supervisory skills, be able to work as part of a team, and be able to work in a
diverse environment. Selection will be based on academic achievement, animal
experience, research experience, and letters of recommendation.
Salary: Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment.
Application: Applicants must apply on line
at www.depts.ttu.edu/hradministration.
Please attach any supplemental documents to the application. In
addition, please email a CV and 3 letters of recommendation to John McGlone
(john.mcglone@ttu.edu). Questions about
the position can be directed to Dr. John McGlone, Department of Animal and Food
Sciences, Box 42141, Lubbock, TX 79409-2141;Telephone: 806-834-8275; E-mail: john.mcglone@ttu.edu; Fax: 806-742-4003.
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Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the
goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working
in a multicultural environment.”
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