The Auburn University (www.auburn.edu) College of Agriculture's Department of Poultry Science is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Research Professor of bioinformatics. This faculty position is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track research appointment renewable annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits, including health insurance. 

 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a bioinformatics program focused on analyzing metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics data related to intestinal health of poultry. In addition, the successful candidate will mentor poultry science graduate and undergraduate students and produce scholarship through recognized peer-reviewed outlets, secure extramural funding to support his/her research program from external sources such as USDA-NIFA, NSF and other related federal sponsors, and from relevant industries in Alabama and across the country.