DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND AVIAN SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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Reproductive Biologist

POSITION:
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track). This position has a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment. The emphasis of the position is on fundamental or applied aspects of reproduction in domestic animals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigate fundamental and applied reproductive biology and identify novel approaches to improve reproductive performance in domestic animals. Potential areas of research could include advanced approaches in embryonic/fetal physiology, fetal programming, reproductive neuroendocrinology, lactation, preimplantation development or gametogenesis. For appointment as an assistant professor, the selected candidate will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, and for appointment as an associate professor, the individual is expected to have demonstrated success at supporting their research through extramural funding. In addition, the appointee will teach an undergraduate course in comparative reproduction each year and an additional graduate course in reproduction in alternate years. The Department has 20 faculty members and offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Genetics and Cell Biology, Nutrition, Reproduction and Development, and Behavior are major areas of Department research activity.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in animal/biological sciences or a related area with demonstrated evidence of expertise in reproductive biology. Candidates should have demonstrated ability or have shown the potential to establish an extramurally funded research program and to teach on a comparative level across species. Applications from candidates working with domestic animals are particularly encouraged.

Salary and Benefits:
The position is a full time 9-month appointment. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Applications:
All interested individuals are encouraged to apply. Completed applications should include the following: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a summary of teaching interests, a description of research accomplishments and proposed research program, and three letters of reference. Applications should be sent to Dr. Carol Keefer, Chair Reproductive Biologist Search committee, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742.

Email: anscsearch@umd.edu

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by email. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Minorities and Women are Encouraged to Apply
The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer