Professor of Integrative Shellfish Biology & Mariculture

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an assistant or associate professorship in Integrative Shellfish Biology within the Department of Marine Science at UTMSI in Port Aransas, Texas. The successful candidate will build an externally funded program spanning physiology, ecology, reproduction, disease, and mariculture, and contribute to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.

The position partners with a new oyster mariculture facility at Port Aransas, offering access

Qualifications

• PhD in marine science, biology, fisheries science, or closely related field at appointment time.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience is expected.
• Ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program in shellfish biology or related discipline, with commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Appointment rank (Assistant/Associate Professor) based on experience and record; tenure criteria apply for Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Mentor research personnel and supervise graduate students.
• Teach at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to departmental service.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Mentorship

Grant/funding

Education

PhD in marine science or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an assistant or associate professorship in Integrative Shellfish Biology within the Department of Marine Science at UTMSI in Port Aransas, Texas. The successful candidate will build an externally funded program spanning physiology, ecology, reproduction, disease, and mariculture, and contribute to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.

The position partners with a new oyster mariculture facility at Port Aransas, offering access