Research Associate Professor, Ruminant Male Reproductive Physiologist
On-site · Prairie View, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead an independent research program in small ruminant molecular reproduction, including study design, experimental oversight, and strategic direction; oversee laboratory operations and supervise staff and students; develop competitive grant proposals and pursue external funding; establish buck testing and reproductive evaluation protocols at the International Goat Research Center; support undergraduate/graduate teaching, extension outreach, and producer education; contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations; author manuscripts and present at meetings; ensure compliance with university policies and training; drive integration of research outcomes into practice through extension activities.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Veterinary Medical Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Reproductive Physiology, Animal Science, or a related field
- Seven (7) years of related experience
- In-depth knowledge of research in practical and/or basic Agbiosciences
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and nonverbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong self-motivation to pursue research and link the research with teaching/extension missions
- Development of high-caliber research manuscripts and grant proposals
- Laboratory and technical equipment related to molecular, cell, and developmental biology, genomics, and physiology
- Advanced microscopy and computer-assisted sperm analyzer (CASA) system
- Experience with IVF procedures, Immunocytochemistry and basic molecular biology techniques
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Systems biology includes computational/synthetic biology, functional genomics, advanced microscopy, flow cytometry, and sperm cryopreservation
- Animal handling, blood collection from sheep and goats, ELISA, pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation and ultrasonography, reproductive management (estrous synchronization), and artificial insemination in small ruminants
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