Assistant Research Professor - Cold Water Aquaculture

University of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho seeks an non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor in the Fish & Wildlife Sciences department. The position focuses on cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology, supporting sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. It is a term appointment contingent on funding, with teaching, research, and extension responsibilities, and a 1.0 FTE schedule.

Teaching load is 15%, scholarship 75%, with 7% outreach and 3% university service. Requires Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Fish Physiology or related field (aquaculture, fisheries, biological or veterinary science).
• Proven ability to compete for external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry and publishing in high-impact journals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Secure external funding to support research and program activities.
• Publish results in refereed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

External funding

Industry collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Fish Physiology

Job description

The University of Idaho seeks an non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor in the Fish & Wildlife Sciences department. The position focuses on cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology, supporting sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. It is a term appointment contingent on funding, with teaching, research, and extension responsibilities, and a 1.0 FTE schedule.

Teaching load is 15%, scholarship 75%, with 7% outreach and 3% university service. Requires Ph.D.