Assistant Professor

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Dynamic Reproductive Networks. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following research areas:

• Gonadogenesis – the earliest stages of ovarian or testis development and the initiation and progression of oogenesis and spermatogenesis.
• Gamete biology – epididymal maturation, interaction, fertilization, and the signaling mechanisms underlying egg activation.
• Pre‑implantation embryo development – zygotic genome activation, regulation of cleavage, and cell fate allocation.
• Early maternal–fetal interactions – mechanisms that shape the earliest stages of pregnancy.

Applicants with expertise in research methodologies such as single‑cell transcriptomics, organ‑on‑a‑chip systems, and the application of artificial intelligence for large‑scale data analysis are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who seek to integrate computational and experimental approaches to advance our understanding of reproductive dynamics are particularly welcome. Although mammals are the species of choice, candidates who work with other vertebrate models will be considered.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and externally funded research program
. He/she will contribute to the teaching mission by offering undergraduate and graduate courses in reproductive or developmental biology, or general physiology, and related subjects. The candidate will mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral associates, collaborating with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research initiatives and participating in departmental, college, and university service.

Applicants must have a Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M./Ph.D., a M.D./Ph.D., or a closely related field in Reproductive Biology, Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.