Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

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

Job summary

University of Idaho's Fish and Wildlife Sciences department seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to expand our interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused on sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management.

The position is a term appointment contingent on continuing funding. Teaching is 15%, scholarship 75%, outreach 7%, and service 3%.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such as aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary science)

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and mentor graduate students.
• Lead interdisciplinary research in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology.
• Seek external funding to support research programs.
• Collaborate with industry partners and publish in high-impact journals.

Skills

Grant funding

Industry collaboration

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Education

Ph.D. in Fish Physiology

Job description

Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Department: Fish & Wildlife Sciences

Position Classification: Research Faculty

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Location: Off Campus Location - Hagerman

FTE: 1.0

Advertising Pay Range: $72,000 or higher depending on experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty Position Summary

The Department Fish and Wildlife Sciences (FWS) seeks a non-tenuretrack Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold wateraquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to help expand ourinterdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused onsustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The position is aterm position contingent of continuation of funding.

Teaching & Advising Effort

15%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

75%

Outreach & Extension Effort

7%

University Service & Leadership Effort

3%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such asaquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinaryscience)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience competing for external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry, and publishing researchin high-impact, refereed journals.
• Experience solving problems analytically.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary researchteam.
• Experience with cold water aquaculture, fish physiology,biochemical and -omics analyses, and gastrointestinalfunction/health.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoringgraduate students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

No - Search will close November 15, 2026

Contingency on Appointment

Yes

Contingency Description

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. NewH-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at [e-mail] for additional visa eligibility information.

Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.