Assistant Research Professor - Auburn, United States - Auburn

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Job Title
Assistant Research Professor - Pre-Harvest Poultry Food Safety

Posting Number
P1479F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University (
) College of Agriculture's Department of Poultry Science is seeking candidates for the position of
Assistant Research Professor in the area of pre-harvest poultry food safety.

This faculty position is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track research appointment renewable annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits, including health insurance.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a pre-harvest poultry food safety and microbiology program focused on environmental factors influencing the presence and levels of human foodborne pathogens. In addition, the successful candidate will mentor poultry science graduate and undergraduate students, engage in scholarship that results in peer-reviewed publications, and secure extramural funding to support their research program from sources such as USDA-NIFA, NSF, and other competitive programs, as well as from relevant industries in Alabama and across the country.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are an earned Ph.
D. from an accredited institution in poultry science, animal science, or closely related disciplines by the expected position start date.

Candidates should demonstrate research experience in the area of microbiology in poultry production systems and also have documented evidence of the ability to conduct research and to work with faculty and students across multiple disciplines.

The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

The incumbent must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

A demonstrated record of securing extramural funding and documented experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research are desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply for this position by visiting the link:
and attach the following:1. Cover letter that addresses the applicant's experience pertinent to the position responsibilities2. Current curriculum vita3. Copies of all academic transcripts4. Statement of research philosophy and plan5.

Diversity statementWhen prompted during the on-line process, please provide names, email addresses and phone numbers for three (3) professional references.

Only completed application materials will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by end of business November 30, 2023. The search may continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr.

Dianna Bourassa, Search Committee Chair, Email:
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EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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No

References required for this position?
Yes

If yes, minimum number requested
3