Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 79.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

University of Idaho seeks a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor in Fish & Wildlife Sciences to expand research and teaching in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology. The position is contingent on funding and located at the Hagerman off-campus location.

The role allocates 75% to scholarship, 15% to teaching, 7% to outreach, and 3% to service, with opportunities for external funding and collaboration with industry.

Qualificações

• Experience securing external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners and publishing high-impact research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• The incumbent will conduct research in cold water aquaculture and GI physiology.
• Publish results in high-impact refereed journals.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the department.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and external grant proposals.

Conhecimentos

External funding

Industry collaboration

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Formação

Ph.D. in Fish Physiology

Descrição da vaga

Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

College of Natural Resources

Fish & Wildlife Sciences

Research Faculty

Assistant Professor

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

The Department Fish and Wildlife Sciences (FWS) seeks a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to help expand our interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused on sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The position is a term 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 as aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary science)

Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Experience with cold water aquaculture, fish physiology, biochemical and -omics analyses, and gastrointestinal function/health.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring graduate 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. New H-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.