VTPB Employment Opportunities

FACULTY RECRUITMENT

MOLECULAR GENETICIST, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/FULL PROFESSOR, TENURE TRACK

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, invites applications for a molecular geneticist focused broadly on infectious and/or genetic diseases. This is a 12-month, tenure-track, fully-funded Assistant/Associate Professor position with a 70% assignment to research, a 25% assignment to teaching, and a 5% assignment to academic service and administration.

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for development of a federally funded program focused on the genetics, genomics, and/or molecular components of host-pathogen interactions and/or genetic disease. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an undergraduate and/or graduate course in genetics or their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also participate in the training of graduate students and post-doctoral associates; participate in collaborative research with other CVM genetics/infectious disease researchers and research programs with off-campus scientists located in the Texas System of State Experiment Stations; and participate in interdisciplinary training programs. Academic service is expected to include departmental, college, or university committees, professional organization committees, editorial or grant review teams, and administrative responsibilities where appropriate.

Applicants must have extensive training in genetics/genomics, and hold a PhD in genetics or related discipline. Post-doctoral training, demonstrated grantsmanship, a focused publication record, teaching experience and academic citizenship are required.

Texas A&M is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant and Space-Grant university and ranks as the nation’s seventh largest university with 48,000 students. It conducts research valued at more than $500 million annually. Opportunities exist for joint appointments with the faculty of Genetics (gene.tamu.edu), the Health Science Center (tamhsc.edu), College of Medicine (medicine.tamhsc.edu), Texas Agrilife Research (agresearch.tamu.edu), and with ongoing training grants. Details on the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology can be found at http://vtpb-www.cvm.tamu.edu/. Likewise, details about the CVM, TAMU, and Bryan/College Station are available on the following websites: www.cvm.tamu.edu, www.tamu.edu, visitaggieland.com or www.b-cs.com.

Salary and rank are commensurate with accomplishments and experience. Research space assignment and start-up will be assured to allow the successful candidate to accomplish their research goals as soon as possible. Texas A&M University makes available a significant fringe benefit package with multiple options in life insurance, healthcare insurance, retirement, as well as an excellent vacation and sick leave program.

Review of applications will begin April 1st and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent electronically to Ms. Cindy Voelker (cvoelker@cvm.tamu.edu) (Administrative staff person assigned to the search advisory committee) or mailed to Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Pathobiology, College Station, Texas 77843-4467. Applications should include a letter of application, an overview of current and planned research initiatives/direction and proposed funding sources, an outline of teaching interests and experience, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three references to include names, addresses, e-mail, phone and fax numbers. Detailed position information can be obtained from http://vtpb-www.cvm.tamu.edu/ or via phone at 979-845-0785 or email (jmansell@cvm.tamu.edu) to Dr. Joanne Mansell, Chair of the search committee. Also, please feel free to call or e-mail Dr. Gerald Bratton, department head at 979-862-6559 or gbratton@cvm.tamu.edu.

MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGIST/IMMUNOGENETICIST, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/FULL PROFESSOR, TENURE TRACK

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure track, fully funded, twelve month Associate or Full Professor position in molecular immunology or immunogenetics. Candidate should hold a PhD in either immunology/microbiology or genetics. A DVM degree is desirable, but not mandatory. Applicants with interest and experience in infectious diseases of cattle are especially encouraged to apply. In addition, a successful track record of sustained extramural funding, superior grantsmanship, significant publication record, and the training of graduate students and postdoctoral associates are required. Applicants must be eligible for appointment to the graduate faculty at Texas A&M University.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute 75% effort in research, and have an established, extramurally funded research program in molecular immunology of infectious diseases and immunogenetics. It is anticipated that this program will lead to improved understanding of host-pathogen interactions and genetics associated with control of and resistance to infectious diseases of animals and humans. A major focus on immunogenetics of cattle is especially desirable. Collaborations will be expected with other scientists studying infectious disease problems in livestock relevant to Texas agriculture and public health. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in graduate student education (20% effort) by coordinating a course in immunogenetics and team teaching a course in advanced immunology. The direction of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists is also expected. In addition, 5% effort will be allocated to academic and administrative assignments. Rank, salary and start-up will be contingent upon experience and national reputation.

Interested candidates should submit a statement of career goals and research interests, curriculum vita, summary of current and planned research support, experience in training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, teaching interests and experience, and names and addresses of three individuals that can, when requested by the search committee, provide letters on research and teaching ability, and collegiality. Application review will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Applications can be sent to cvoelker@cvm.tamu.edu or mailed to Ms. Cindy Voelker for the attention of Dr. Guan Zhu (chair of the search committee) Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 4467 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-4467, USA. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Zhu, phone 1-979-845-6981, fax 1-979-845-9972, or email gzhu@cvm.tamu.edu.

Details on the college, the department, the CVM research signature programs, and the graduate program can be found on the web at http://www.cvm.tamu.edu.

Details on the community and state can be found at http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp.

APPLIED POULTRY HEALTH RESEARCH

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and the Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture, Texas A&M University, invites applications for a joint, tenure-track, fully funded, 12-month faculty position in applied poultry health research. Applicants must possess a DVM (or equivalent degree) or PhD degree. Candidates who are board certified or eligible by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians or American College of Veterinary Microbiologists will be preferred. Experience in applied poultry research or extension is highly desirable. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program aimed at solving poultry health related issues and work in conjunction with other faculty and extension personnel serving the Texas poultry industry. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology is one of five departments in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The department includes 70 faculty members with diverse backgrounds and research interests. Areas of research strength and faculty expertise include host-pathogen interface in infectious disease, genomics related to disease resistance, metabolic disease, parasitology, immunology, virology and avian disease. Signature programs within the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences include cardiovascular science, environmental toxicology, comparative genetics, neuroscience, reproductive biology and infectious disease/biodefense. The successful candidate is expected to work with the Department of Poultry Sciences in research and extension.

The Department of Poultry Science has a diverse and dynamic mission with 18 faculty members engaged in teaching, research, and extension at several locations throughout the state, nation, and world. Areas of research are: environmental impact, food safety and nutrition, molecular genetics and bioinformatics, health and welfare, processing and ingredient technologies, and educational programs. For more information about the Department of Poultry Science, please visit http://posc.tamu.edu/.

Texas A&M University is a comprehensive public institution with an enrollment of approximately 36,066 undergraduate, 7,998 graduate, and 514 professional students in 10 colleges. Texas A&M University is a land grant, sea grant and space grant university, located in College Station.

The community of Bryan-College Station, population 145,000, offers a diverse university town atmosphere, a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, mild winter temperatures, a relatively low cost of living, and close proximity to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and extension interests, and contact information for three references. Electronic applications (PDF format) can be submitted to cvoelker@cvm.tamu.edu or written applications can be submitted to Ms. Cynthia Voelker, attention Dr. Sanjay M. Reddy, (sreddy@cvm.tamu.edu) Chair, Applied Poultry Medicine Search Committee, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Mail Stop 4467, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843-4467. Additional information may be viewed on the department website at http://vtpb-www.cvm.tamu.edu/. Review of applications will begin September 1 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer committed to excellence through diversity.