Research Faculty - Fish Nutrition

Position Summary

The University of Idaho seeks an exceptional candidate for an academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fish nutrition and commercial aquaculture production. The successful candidate will have access to the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI), Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, and equipment at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center. The role serves Idaho’s aquaculture industry, a national leader in commercially grown rainbow trout and production of sturgeon, tilapia, catfish, ornamental species, and conservation hatcheries.

Teaching responsibilities include 3-6 credits per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, primarily in monogastric nutrition, as well as advising students and supervising staff and postdoctoral fellows within the department and ARI.

The faculty member will conduct and publish research in fish nutrition, secure external funding, mentor graduate students, and contribute to professional service and departmental activities in alignment with university and college expectations.

• Ph.D. in Fish Nutrition, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Biology, or a related domain
• Experience competing for external funding
• Experience publishing research in refereed journals
• Experience delivering course instruction in a formal educational or training setting
• Experience interacting with students or stakeholders through problem solving, communication, and professional engagement

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Experience with verbal and written communication
• Experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of data
• Experience advising undergraduate students and mentoring graduate students
• Experience conducting research with commercial industry stakeholders and research sponsors

Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Moscow, Idaho.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.