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Subject: Faculty Position in Statistical Genetics at UF
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:10:24 -0600
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT # 00013419
REQUISITION # 69762
The description is attached and the link is at:
http://apply.interfolio.com/83601
Title: Assistant Professor in Statistical Genetics
Location:
Department of Animal Sciences University of Florida Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Gainesville, Florida
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Review Date:
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional
materials by February 28, 2021. The position will remain open until a
viable applicant pool is determined.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an
environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions,
including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression.
We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an
environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and
professional service. We strongly encourage historically underrepresented
groups to apply.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this
position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-
8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .
This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 30% teaching
(College of Agricultural and Life Sciences), 70% research (Florida
Agricultural Experiment Station), available in the Department of Animal
Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of
Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the
unit. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent,
nationally and internationally recognized extramurally funded research
program in statistical genetics.
The research focus may include theoretical, computational, and applied
approaches to quantitative genetics, population genetics, mixed model
methodology, and genetic evaluation and selection. The successful candidate
will use genetic statistical analyses to improve our understanding of
domestic animal biology and its practical application for improving animal
production, well-being, and interaction with humans and the environment.
Research will focus on development and use of statistical and
bioinformatics tools to characterize the structure and function of animal
genomes, improve association studies and enhance genetic prediction. The
incumbent in the position will be expected to collaborate with projects
related to large-scale genotype-to-phenotype analyses and with other
faculty in animal science disciplines including physiology, ruminant
nutrition, meat science, breeding and genetics, and immunology. There are
additional opportunities for collaboration in the department with
interdisciplinary programs in animal molecular and cell biology,
microbiology, statistics, genomics, and across the university with the UF
Informatics Institute, UF Genetics Institute and UF Interdisciplinary
Center for Biotechnology Research. University of Florida Information
Technology (UFIT) operates and supports the infrastructure for research and
advanced computing for the UF community. UF has the very best and fastest
AI supercomputer in U.S. higher education and is in the midst of a campaign
to raise artificial intelligence to the forefront of what we do. The
incumbent is encouraged to participate in this initiative.
Preferred skills include a solid background in quantitative genetics,
statistics (linear regression, predictive statistics, factorial analysis,
PCA, graph theory, machine learning, Bayesian and Likelihood inferences),
biostatistics, bioinformatics, programming (e.g., R, python, Java, Fortran,
and/or C/C++), use of common software for analysis of genetics data,
analysis of non-normally distributed data, and large-scale dataset
analysis. Expertise in predictive and Bayesian statistics is desirable.
Tenure will accrue in the Department of Animal Sciences. The faculty member
will participate actively in undergraduate education and graduate education
by chairing graduate committees, serving on graduate committees,
supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate
research, and publishing the results with their graduate students. The
faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support
their program.
The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to
instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses,
advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating
in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching
program, supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work,
publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and
engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and
advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS
Honors Program, distance education, and international education.
Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be
supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas?Research, Teaching and
Extension?regardless of the assignment split specified in the position
description.
Qualifications
Required:
A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in animal breeding,
quantitative genetics, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline is
required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written
communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural
funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant
system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of
excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.
Preferred:
Demonstrable or potential ability to attract extramural funding and publish
in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Teaching and postdoctoral experience
is desirable.
Background Information:
Florida boasts large and vibrant beef, dairy and horse industries that have
strong ties to research, teaching and extension programs within IFAS. The
Department of Animal Sciences (http://www.animal.ufl.edu) has an emphasis on
the forage consuming species, particularly cattle and horses, and their
products useful to humankind. There are significant strengths in the
Department in the areas of physiology, nutrition, genetics, and meat science
that will serve as fertile collaborative potential for the incumbent to this
position. The Department also has substantial farm facilities for housing
beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep and pigs for use by faculty in
research, teaching and extension efforts.
The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant,
and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and
professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students.
UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) includes the
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (http://cals.ufl.edu), the
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (http://research.ifas.ufl.edu),
the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (http://extension.ifas.ufl.edu),
the College of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu), the Florida
Sea Grant program (http://www.flseagrant.org/), and encompasses 16 on-campus
academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC)
located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units
administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative
Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and
maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an
interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on
campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately
990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in
Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation?s largest
agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is
administered by a Senior Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and
Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research
and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean
for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative
work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Employment Conditions
This position is available August 23, 2021, and will be filled as soon
thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is
commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the
selected applicant.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and
address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 69762
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Raluca Mateescu
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Dept. of Animal Sciences
University of Florida
PO Box 110910 Gainesville FL 32611-0910
Phone: 352-392-2367
E-mail: ralucaufl.edu
Application Information
* Individuals wishing to apply should go online to
http://apply.interfolio.com/83601 and submit:
o Cover letter that states applicant?s interest in the position and
qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
o Curriculum vitae
o Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals that
will be willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Letters are not
initially required, but may be requested by the chair of the search and
screen committee following notification to the candidate.
o Unofficial transcripts
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to
the hiring department upon hire.?A transcript will not be considered
?official? if a designation of ?Issued to Student? is visible.??Degrees
earned from an education institution outside of the United States are
required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider
approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of
Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under
Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to
building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University
and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events,
restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social
opportunities.
The Foundation for The Gator Nation
An Equal Opportunity Institution
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Raluca Mateescu | Professor of Quantitative Genetics & Genomics
Graduate Program Director
Dept. of Animal Sciences, Room 106| University of Florida- IFAS
2250 SW Shealy Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
Phone: 352-392-2367
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