Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of Comparative Genomics in Animal Science

About the role

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applicants for a fully budgeted, 9-month full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in comparative genomics in the Department of Animal Science. This recruitment is part of a cluster hire for the new Center for Comparative Genomics (CCGEN) in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Responsibilities

• Energetic individuals applying innovative vertebrate genomics and comparative genomic approaches that leverage long-read sequencing technologies and pangenomic concepts to better understand the genomic architecture of complex traits, disease conditions, and adaptation in managed and natural populations of livestock.
• Research experience in livestock genomics, or with complimentary research backgrounds who are interested in extending their work to livestock genomic systems in one or more of the following four thematic areas:
• Vertebrate genomics
• Developmental and Reproductive genomics
• Biodiversity & Conservation genomics
• Structure and function of complex genomic regions

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a PhD in genetics and genomics or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of research excellence.
• Experience in livestock genetics and genomics or a willingness to transition into livestock genetics and genomics.
• Candidates must have a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrate potential to obtain competitive extramural funding to support their research.
• Evidence of potential for quality teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess a PhD in genetics and genomics or a closely related discipline. Evidence of research excellence. Experience in livestock genetics and genomics or a willingness to transition into livestock genetics and genomics. Evidence of potential for quality teaching and mentorship.
• Preferred Qualifications: Relevant postdoctoral experience.

Skills

• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and potential to obtain competitive extramural funding.
• Ability to develop and sustain a vigorous extramurally funded research program.
• Teaching and mentoring skills.
• Collaborative and productive scientist with expertise in comparative genomics across multiple animal species.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Startup package.
• Laboratory space with shared equipment.
• Access to facilities and core laboratories operated by the Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Pay

Salary and start-up packages will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

Contact Information

To apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/185680. For questions, email inquiries to Dr. David Riley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77873-2471, via Ms. Amy Carwile, email: (amy.carwile@ag.tamu.edu), or Dr. William Murphy (wmurphy@cvm.tamu.edu), CCGEN Director.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.