Assistant Professor of Poultry​/Avian Physiologist

Location: Athens Area

The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist. This is a nine‑month tenure‑track appointment with a 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service split. The successful candidate will establish innovative national‑level research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department, focusing on areas such as reproductive physiology, avian fertility, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and embryology.

• Develop and lead innovative research and teaching programs in the advertised foci.
• Obtain extramural funding that advances poultry/avian science research, education, and sector innovation.
• Lecture established Poultry Science courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Recruit students and collaborate cooperatively with other scientists and industry clientele.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ph.D. with a background in poultry/avian science.

• Demonstrated record of collaborative research, teaching, extramural grant success, program development, and student mentorship.

Employment type:

Employee. Retirement plan: TRS. Benefits eligibility:
Benefits Eligible.

Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Associate Department Head, critz.

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