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Join us for JAM 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona
The 2012 ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting will be held July 15–19, 2012, in Phoenix, Arizona. From the Phoenix CVB (http://www.visitphoenix.com/about-phoenix/index.aspx):
“America's sixth-largest city still has real cowboys and rugged mountains and the kind of cactus most people see only in cartoons. Phoenix is the gateway to the Grand Canyon, and its history is a testament to the spirit of puebloans, ranchers, miners and visionaries. Projected against this rich backdrop is a panorama of urban sophistication: Resorts and spas that drop jaws and soothe souls. Stadiums and arenas worthy of the world's biggest sports spectacles. Restaurants with inspired cuisine and inspiring patio views. Golf courses that beckon players the year round. Shopping centers as stylish and eclectic as the fashions they house.”
Make your plans now to attend the 2012 ADSAAMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. You can find more information on the meeting at the official meeting website: http://adsa.asas.org/meetings/2012. The deadline for abstract submission is 11:59 pm (Central time) on February 15, 2012. Visit http://www.jtmtg.org/2012/call.asp to submit your abstract today!
S-PAC at a Glance
S-PAC continues to grow in both the number of subscribers and high-value proceedings available in the database: 449 subscribers in 35 countries, and 39 conferences with 372 proceedings. During the past year, we have added two new conferences to our lineup, the Southern Dairy Conference and the I-29 Dairy Conference, and 56 additional proceedings to the database. SPAC offers the most cost and time effective way to access information from these conferences and it becomes a better deal every time we add a new conference or proceedings to the database. We are always looking to add conferences that may be missing and are actively seeking to include more dairy foods and international conferences to the database. Visit http://spac.adsa.org/ to check out the complete list of conferences. If you are not already a subscriber, it is a great time to join. Please contact Ken Olson (keolson@prodigy.net) with questions or suggestions.
Upcoming Meetings …
Twenty-Third Discover Conference, Bovine Immunology: The Intersection of Innate and Acquired Immunity, May 29–June 1, 2012, at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa, Itasca, Illinois (near O’Hare airport). Visit http://www.adsa.org/discover/23rdDiscover_2012.htm for more information and to register.
Positions Available …
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 fass@assochq.org. 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/
• Assistant/Associate Professor. The Department of Poultry Science, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has an opening for an assistant/associate professor (with a research focus on molecular genetics). This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment (80% research, 20% teaching). Salary with University of Arkansas benefits will be nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. Qualifications include a PhD in poultry science, avian molecular genetics, or closely related discipline. Relevant postdoctoral experience and demonstrated expertise in functional genomics, proteomics, or metabolomics is expected. Strong communication skills and the ability to procure extramural funding are required.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, internationally recognized, and extramurally funded research program in the area of poultry molecular genetics. The successful candidate's research will be directed toward enhanced productivity, improved disease resistance, and/or genetic improvement in commercial poultry. Although the specific research area is not prescribed, preference will be given to individuals with expertise in growth and development, disease, immunogenetics, or muscle structure/quality. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team investigating selection programs on environmental and nutritional impact on genetics (i.e., epigenomics and nutrigenomics) relevant to the poultry industry. Demonstrated research ability, effective oral and written communication, and evidence of successful grantsmanship (i.e., nationally competitive and industry funding) are essential. The successful candidate will maintain a high rate of publishing in top-ranked journals in molecular genetics and poultry science. Excellent opportunities exist for interdisciplinary and collaborative research with faculty within the department, center, college, and campus.
Additional responsibilities include teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Classroom instruction will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A key teaching component of this position is training doctoral students in poultry molecular genetics.
Applicants should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vita, academic transcripts, and names and addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Michael T. Kidd, Head and Center Director, c/o Carol Rowser, O114 Department of Poultry Science, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, 1260 West Maple Street, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; e-mail: crowser@uark.edu. This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified. The desired starting date is July 1, 2012.
• Lecturer–Animal Science. The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut is soliciting applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure- track position at the rank of lecturer. This position is annually renewable based on performance. The successful candidate will work at the University of Connecticut's main campus located in Storrs. Anticipated start date is August 23, 2012.
The lecturer will be expected to contribute to the departmental teaching program in both the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (Associates of Applied Science) and in the baccalaureate program by teaching a variety of theoretical and applied courses in animal science. Further, advising undergraduates in both 2 and 4-year programs is an important component of this position. Specific duties include teaching animal science undergraduate courses in both 2 and 4-year programs; recruiting and advising undergraduate animal science students; participating as a collaborative team member in the Department of Animal Science; and contributing to the academic community through service at departmental, college and/or university levels.
Candidate must have a PhD in animal science or closely related field with demonstrated teaching experience. Alternatively, a master's degree in animal science or closely related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience teaching at the university/college level would be considered comparable. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. The candidate also must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, and must have the desire and ability to teach and advise undergraduates in animal science. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in domestic animal nutrition. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants should apply online at the University of Connecticut's Husky Hire System http://www.jobs. uconn.edu/ (Search #2012276) and upload a complete curriculum vitae, a brief statement (no more than 2 pages) of teaching interests/philosophy, list of publications, and the names and addresses (including fax and e-mail) of at least four individuals willing to provide letters of recommendation. Applicants must upload all documents at one time when applying online.
Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2012, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Inquiries can be sent to the search committee chair: Gary.Kazmer@uconn.edu.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply.
For more job position announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at http://www.fass.org/job.asp.
PII: S0022-0302(12)70745-2
doi:10.1016/S0022-0302(12)70745-2
© 2012 American Dairy Science Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
