Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology

Position Summary

The Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a robust research program supported by extramural funding in fish ecophysiology and aquaculture, utilizing existing facilities at URI’s East Farm and Narragansett Bay Campus.
  • Noteable areas for potential scholarship include, but are not limited to, physiological applications to sustainable aquaculture management, physiological responses to environmental stressors, metabolic and energetic trade-offs, thermal biology and climate adaptation, disease resistance and immune function, and/or how these factors impact population dynamics.
• Develop a sustained record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fish ecophysiology, finfish aquaculture, fish population dynamics, and related areas of expertise that will enhance degree programs in the Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences and the College of the Environment and Life Sciences, with an emphasis on experiential learning and applying inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population.
• Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Engage in outreach and service activities as well as governance within the Department, College, University, and broader scholarly community.
• Actively engage with the policy and communication dimensions of aquaculture governance and coastal management to ensure that research outputs contribute to the benefit of both state-level and broader communities.
  • Promote a culture within the department, college, and university that is empathetic, inclusive, and supportive, thereby fostering trust and collaboration among students, staff, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.Phil. in fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, marine biology, biological sciences, population dynamics, or other closely related fields.
  • Postdoctoral research experience at time of application.
• Record of scholarly achievement as shown by (a) publications related to fish ecophysiology and/or aquaculture in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, or books, and (b) presentations at scientific meetings.
  • Expertise in using contemporary physiological and/or quantitative methods to study fish in laboratory, aquaculture, and/or field settings.
• Ability to teach fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, population dynamics or related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • Ability to broaden participation in science through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement.
• Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities.
  • Experience with fish husbandry and aquaculture facility management.
  • Experience developing quantitative fish population models that could be applied to fisheries management.
  • Strong mathematical and/or statistical background.
  • Ability to work with industry partners, government, and stakeholders in aquaculture and fisheries.
  • Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration or training in policy and communication skills, including community engagement and cultural manners.
  • Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration or training in policy and communication skills, including community engagement and cultural manners.
  • Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, honors, and/or awards.
  • Expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach, social media, and other mixed media outlets.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.