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Members publishing in JDS receive a significant savings on page charges. The current charge for members is $85 per printed page. If none of authors are professional members of ADSA, the publication charge is $140 per journal page. The savings from just two pages cover the cost of professional membership. Under the JDS open access (OA) policy, authors may choose to pay the OA fee in lieu of standard page charges so that their paper becomes freely available upon publication in an online issue. The OA fee is $1750 if at least one author is a professional member of ADSA or $3500 if no authors are ADSA members. Open access articles will be freely accessible through the journal’s website (http://www. journalofdairyscience.org/) at the time of publication. All other (non-OA) articles are freely available on the website 12 months after publication. You can be notified when the latest journal or articles in press are available. Sign up for Table of Contents, Articles in Press, and Citation alerts (by e-mail or RSS feed) via the “Alerts” tab on the “My Account” page on the journal’s website. Positions Available . . .
• Beef Nutritionist, Feedlot. Hi-Pro Feeds, a leading feed manufacturer in North America, is seeking a beef nutritionist to be based out of our Okotoks
The deadline for the submission of position announcements for publication in the Journal of Dairy Science is the 25th day of the month, two months preceding the month of issue. For example, ads submitted by May 25 will be printed in the July issue of the journal. Fees for ads are based on membership in the American Dairy Science Association or the American Society of Animal Science. For members, the flat fee is $150; for others, $250. We do not accept display ads. Ads from agencies are not commissionable. Position announcements should be electronically submitted, using the form on the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Web site, http://www.fass.org/job.asp, for publication in the printed version of the journal and online at the FASS Job Resource Center. Ads that appear in the printed version will automatically be posted online at no extra charge. Ads that are received past the deadline will appear only on the Web site. If electronic submission is impossible, ads can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Ads should be formatted as a single paragraph; complete sentences should be used. Advertisers will receive an invoice after the ad is posted or published; those who meet print publication deadline will receive a tearsheet with the invoice. For more job placement announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at www.fass.org/
(Alberta, Canada) office. Working effectively as part of the Hi-Pro nutrition and sales teams, your responsibilities include providing support (ration balancing, feed formulation) to the beef technical specialist, providing support with customer service issues, evaluating new products, programs, including software) and services. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of ruminant nutrition, and a PhD or MSc in animal nutrition with relevant experience. If you have a demonstrated knowledge of ration balancing and feed formulation software; working knowledge of feed regulations and HACCP, PAS 200 and ISO 22000 programs; ability to work in a team environment and have effective time management, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Hi-Pro Feeds offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including the opportunity for share ownership. Please e-mail your resume to marylou. [email protected]; include “Beef Nutritionist” in the title. • Beef Technical Specialist, North America. Hi-Pro Feeds, a leading feed manufacturer in North America, is seeking a beef technical specialist for our North American operations. Responsibilities include developing a sound working relationship with customers and consultants based on delivery of technical expertise (feed and bunk management, animal health and welfare). This includes liaising with the customer and their staff as well as other consultants such as veterinarians and product suppliers involved at the farm level. Other duties include evaluating new products, programs, including software) and services. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of beef feedlot production systems including all aspects of feeding, health and welfare; PhD in animal sciences or DVM (beef preferred). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. If you have a demonstrated knowledge of ration balancing and feed formulation software; working knowledge of feed regulations and HACCP programs; strong communication/people skills with ability to develop effective working relationships; a willingness to travel, ability to work in a team environment and effective time management then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Hi-Pro Feeds offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including the opportunity for share ownership. Please e-mail your resume to marylou. [email protected]; include “Beef Technical Specialist” in the title.
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• Assistant or Associate Professor–Meat Science. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Columbus, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in meat science to begin in January 2015. This position will have a teaching emphasis and will contribute to the instruction and advising within our large undergraduate teaching program and will have primary responsibility for teaching courses related to food animal products, growth and development, and meat science. The Department of Animal Sciences contains a federally inspected meat science laboratory and meat processing center. The research expectations include the development of an extramurally funded, nationally recognized program in meat science that supports the meat animal industry and the University’s Discovery Themes initiative in Food Security and Production, and Human Health. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to: food safety, product development, functional foods, or muscle physiology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction for courses in the meat science major, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and support co-curricular activities such as the Meat Judging Team and Meat Science Club. He or she will also be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program that supports the production of wholesome, fresh and further processed meat products. The new faculty member will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre- and post-harvest food safety, animal welfare, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with extension educators and partners in allied industries towards a common goal of providing support for the state’s animal and meat processing industries and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in meat science, animal science, food science or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence and innovative approaches to teaching and research are essential. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9, 2014
area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology industries (see http:// liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientists who positively impact the lives of individuals and communities every day. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Steven Moeller, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Moeller ([email protected]), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Intestinal Microbiology. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Wooster, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in intestinal microbiology to begin in fall 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activities in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting
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products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in understanding the complex microbial ecosystems present in the digestive tract of animals and humans, with an emphasis on understanding the microbial ecosystem that underpins nutrient utilization and host health in both ruminant and non-ruminant species are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to: the microbial ecology of the digestive tract; the interaction of microorganisms with their hosts and feed; the role of microbial diversity and community structure in health and disease; the relationship between microbial community structure and microbial activity/functionality; the microbial metabolism of dietary components and functional foods/feed additives; molecular mechanisms of interactions between complex microbial populations and their host on intestinal mucosal surface; and the detection of potentially pathogenic microbial invasion. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of food animal production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing milk and meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal the industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and supporting the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition, microbiology, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, ruminant nutrition, and nonruminant nutrition, and those of existing faculty members. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally
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known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, close to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Zhongtang Yu, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 122D Animal Sciences Bldg., 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may contact Dr. Yu ([email protected]) for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Nonruminant Nutrition. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Wooster, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in nonruminant nutrition to begin in fall 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activiJournal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9 2014
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ties in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in optimizing growth efficiencies and animal productivity to produce sustainable, wholesome, and healthful animal products are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to maximizing nutritional efficiency of energy and protein, optimizing micronutrients in rations, and exploring use of alternative feeds in rations for swine and poultry. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of pork and poultry production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, ruminant nutrition, and intestinal microbiology, and those of existing faculty members. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9, 2014
collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, within close proximity to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes. osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline: Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Steven Moeller, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Moeller (moeller.29@ osu.edu), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Ruminant Nutrition. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Ruminant Nutrition to begin Autumn 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activities in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in optimizing growth efficiencies and animal productivity to produce sustainable, whole-
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some, and healthful animal products are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to maximizing nutritional efficiency of stored forages and grains, utilizing pasture-based forage systems, optimizing micronutrients in rations, and exploring use of alternative feeds in rations for beef and sheep. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of beef and sheep production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links between animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, non-ruminant nutrition, and intestinal microbiology, and those of existing faculty members. applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the
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university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, within close proximity to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes. osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee: Dr. Francis Fluharty, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 112 Gerlaugh Hall, Wooster, OH 44691. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Fluharty ([email protected]), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. For more job position announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at http:// www.fass.org/job.asp.
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Members publishing in JDS receive a significant savings on page charges. The current charge for members is $85 per printed page. If none of authors are professional members of ADSA, the publication charge is $140 per journal page. The savings from just two pages cover the cost of professional membership. Under the JDS open access (OA) policy, authors may choose to pay the OA fee in lieu of standard page charges so that their paper becomes freely available upon publication in an online issue. The OA fee is $1750 if at least one author is a professional member of ADSA or $3500 if no authors are ADSA members. Open access articles will be freely accessible through the journal’s website (http://www. journalofdairyscience.org/) at the time of publication. All other (non-OA) articles are freely available on the website 12 months after publication. You can be notified when the latest journal or articles in press are available. Sign up for Table of Contents, Articles in Press, and Citation alerts (by e-mail or RSS feed) via the “Alerts” tab on the “My Account” page on the journal’s website. Positions Available . . .
• Beef Nutritionist, Feedlot. Hi-Pro Feeds, a leading feed manufacturer in North America, is seeking a beef nutritionist to be based out of our Okotoks
The deadline for the submission of position announcements for publication in the Journal of Dairy Science is the 25th day of the month, two months preceding the month of issue. For example, ads submitted by May 25 will be printed in the July issue of the journal. Fees for ads are based on membership in the American Dairy Science Association or the American Society of Animal Science. For members, the flat fee is $150; for others, $250. We do not accept display ads. Ads from agencies are not commissionable. Position announcements should be electronically submitted, using the form on the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Web site, http://www.fass.org/job.asp, for publication in the printed version of the journal and online at the FASS Job Resource Center. Ads that appear in the printed version will automatically be posted online at no extra charge. Ads that are received past the deadline will appear only on the Web site. If electronic submission is impossible, ads can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Ads should be formatted as a single paragraph; complete sentences should be used. Advertisers will receive an invoice after the ad is posted or published; those who meet print publication deadline will receive a tearsheet with the invoice. For more job placement announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at www.fass.org/
(Alberta, Canada) office. Working effectively as part of the Hi-Pro nutrition and sales teams, your responsibilities include providing support (ration balancing, feed formulation) to the beef technical specialist, providing support with customer service issues, evaluating new products, programs, including software) and services. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of ruminant nutrition, and a PhD or MSc in animal nutrition with relevant experience. If you have a demonstrated knowledge of ration balancing and feed formulation software; working knowledge of feed regulations and HACCP, PAS 200 and ISO 22000 programs; ability to work in a team environment and have effective time management, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Hi-Pro Feeds offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including the opportunity for share ownership. Please e-mail your resume to marylou. [email protected]; include “Beef Nutritionist” in the title. • Beef Technical Specialist, North America. Hi-Pro Feeds, a leading feed manufacturer in North America, is seeking a beef technical specialist for our North American operations. Responsibilities include developing a sound working relationship with customers and consultants based on delivery of technical expertise (feed and bunk management, animal health and welfare). This includes liaising with the customer and their staff as well as other consultants such as veterinarians and product suppliers involved at the farm level. Other duties include evaluating new products, programs, including software) and services. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of beef feedlot production systems including all aspects of feeding, health and welfare; PhD in animal sciences or DVM (beef preferred). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. If you have a demonstrated knowledge of ration balancing and feed formulation software; working knowledge of feed regulations and HACCP programs; strong communication/people skills with ability to develop effective working relationships; a willingness to travel, ability to work in a team environment and effective time management then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Hi-Pro Feeds offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including the opportunity for share ownership. Please e-mail your resume to marylou. [email protected]; include “Beef Technical Specialist” in the title.
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• Assistant or Associate Professor–Meat Science. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Columbus, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in meat science to begin in January 2015. This position will have a teaching emphasis and will contribute to the instruction and advising within our large undergraduate teaching program and will have primary responsibility for teaching courses related to food animal products, growth and development, and meat science. The Department of Animal Sciences contains a federally inspected meat science laboratory and meat processing center. The research expectations include the development of an extramurally funded, nationally recognized program in meat science that supports the meat animal industry and the University’s Discovery Themes initiative in Food Security and Production, and Human Health. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to: food safety, product development, functional foods, or muscle physiology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction for courses in the meat science major, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and support co-curricular activities such as the Meat Judging Team and Meat Science Club. He or she will also be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program that supports the production of wholesome, fresh and further processed meat products. The new faculty member will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre- and post-harvest food safety, animal welfare, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with extension educators and partners in allied industries towards a common goal of providing support for the state’s animal and meat processing industries and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in meat science, animal science, food science or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence and innovative approaches to teaching and research are essential. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9, 2014
area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology industries (see http:// liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientists who positively impact the lives of individuals and communities every day. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Steven Moeller, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Moeller ([email protected]), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Intestinal Microbiology. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Wooster, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in intestinal microbiology to begin in fall 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activities in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting
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products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in understanding the complex microbial ecosystems present in the digestive tract of animals and humans, with an emphasis on understanding the microbial ecosystem that underpins nutrient utilization and host health in both ruminant and non-ruminant species are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to: the microbial ecology of the digestive tract; the interaction of microorganisms with their hosts and feed; the role of microbial diversity and community structure in health and disease; the relationship between microbial community structure and microbial activity/functionality; the microbial metabolism of dietary components and functional foods/feed additives; molecular mechanisms of interactions between complex microbial populations and their host on intestinal mucosal surface; and the detection of potentially pathogenic microbial invasion. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of food animal production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing milk and meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal the industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and supporting the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition, microbiology, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, ruminant nutrition, and nonruminant nutrition, and those of existing faculty members. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally
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known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, close to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Zhongtang Yu, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 122D Animal Sciences Bldg., 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may contact Dr. Yu ([email protected]) for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Nonruminant Nutrition. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Wooster, seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in nonruminant nutrition to begin in fall 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activiJournal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9 2014
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ties in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in optimizing growth efficiencies and animal productivity to produce sustainable, wholesome, and healthful animal products are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to maximizing nutritional efficiency of energy and protein, optimizing micronutrients in rations, and exploring use of alternative feeds in rations for swine and poultry. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of pork and poultry production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, ruminant nutrition, and intestinal microbiology, and those of existing faculty members. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 97 No. 9, 2014
collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, within close proximity to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes. osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline: Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee. The three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Steven Moeller, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Moeller (moeller.29@ osu.edu), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. • Assistant or Associate Professor–Ruminant Nutrition. The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Ruminant Nutrition to begin Autumn 2015. This position is being pursued as part of a cluster-hire in the Department of Animal Sciences to enhance the Department’s activities in research, teaching, and outreach programs in the area of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly production of food animals and their resulting products. This position will have a research emphasis. Candidates with research interests in optimizing growth efficiencies and animal productivity to produce sustainable, whole-
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some, and healthful animal products are encouraged to apply. Potential research topics may include, but are not limited to maximizing nutritional efficiency of stored forages and grains, utilizing pasture-based forage systems, optimizing micronutrients in rations, and exploring use of alternative feeds in rations for beef and sheep. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding and have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of beef and sheep production. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre-harvest food safety, animal welfare, environmental compatibility of livestock operations, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems. The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with faculty colleagues, extension educators, and partners in allied animal industries towards a common goal of fulfilling the Ohio State University’s and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) missions and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links between animal health, human health, and our environment. Requirements include a PhD in animal science, nutrition or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. Priority will be given to those candidates whose research interests complement those of the other positions in this cluster hire, which include nutrient management, non-ruminant nutrition, and intestinal microbiology, and those of existing faculty members. applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to work with others in a collegial team environment. Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application. The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientist that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the
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university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientist to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Wooster is located in northeastern Ohio, within close proximity to Cleveland and Akron. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes. osu.edu) Wooster campus offers an abundance of opportunity to faculty and staff through the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and Ohio State ATI, the college’s associate degree granting academic unit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin October 15, 2014. Candidates should submit a letter of application, official academic transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes publications, a statement of research, teaching and outreach interests, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the search committee: Dr. Francis Fluharty, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 112 Gerlaugh Hall, Wooster, OH 44691. All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Candidates may also contact Dr. Fluharty ([email protected]), for additional information. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. EEO/AA Employer. Ohio State University is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. For more job position announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at http:// www.fass.org/job.asp.
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