26 research assistant jobs found

Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Natural Resources Department Fish & Wildlife Sciences Position Classification Research Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status 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 Faculty Position Summary 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...

Assistant Professor in Physical Oceanography Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 6, 2026. Applications received after December 6, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30...

Assistant or Associate Professor - Rangeland Ecology and Management University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Natural Resources Department Forest, Rangeland & Fire Sciences Position Classification Regular Faculty Rank Negotiable Tenure Status Negotiable Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range $80,000 or higher depending on experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences (FRFS) seeks an academic year Assistant or Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management to work at the Moscow campus. This tenure-track or tenured faculty (rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws) position will focus on Rangeland Ecology and Management in support of the Rangeland...

Research Faculty - Fish Nutrition University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences Position Classification Research Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026 POSITION OVERVIEW Faculty Position Summary The University of Idaho seeks an exceptional candidate for an academic year tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fish nutrition and commercial aquaculture production. The successful candidate will have access to the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) facilities in Moscow and the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, as well as equipment at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center through a cooperative agreement with the...

Extension Educator - Bear Lake County: Livestock, Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Eastern Extension District Position Classification Extension Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Off Campus Location - Bear Lake County - Montpelier, Idaho FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026 Extension Faculty Type County Extension Educator/Professorial POSITION OVERVIEW Faculty Position Summary The University of Idaho Extension Eastern District seeks a 12-month, tenure-track Extension Educator with the rank of Assistant Professor for Bear Lake County, providing leadership for multifaceted livestock (50%), agriculture (30%), and 4-H Youth Development (20%) programs. They will...

Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Central District Position Classification Extension Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Cassia County/Burley, ID FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 11/09/2026 Extension Faculty Type County Extension Educator/Professorial POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary The Central Extension District is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor Extension Educator. The Extension Educator for Cassia County will devote 90% of the appointment to Extension programming, with approximately 90% of the Extension effort focused on horticulture and small acreages and 10% focused on 4-H youth development. The...

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Food Safety, Sensors, Drones, and Physical Artificial Intelligence Located at the University of California, Santa Cruz (25-38) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 28, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Dec 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Mar 29, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Specialist at the Assistant rank. Food safety is a major priority for California agriculture,...

UC Cooperative Extension Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties (25-37) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 28, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description UC Cooperative Extension Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor at the assistant...

Vice President of Horticulture Reporting to the President and Director St. Louis, Missouri The Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the world's premier botanical institutions, seeks an exceptional horticultural leader to serve as its next Vice President of Horticulture. For more than 165 years, the Garden has advanced horticulture, science, conservation, education, and public engagement while connecting people to plants and the natural world. This is a rare opportunity to build upon an extraordinary horticultural legacy and shape the future of the Garden's landscapes, collections, displays, and visitor experiences at a pivotal moment in the institution's evolution. To learn more about the Garden, please visit https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ . Reporting to the President and Director, the Vice President of Horticulture will provide strategic leadership for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Garden's landscapes,...

Position The Department of Animal Sciences at urdue University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor (100% teaching; non-tenure track) with teaching and mentoring responsibilities in applied animal sciences. This is a nine-month appointment, with opportunities for additional compensated summer teaching or instructional activities. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in one or more areas of departmental need, with particular emphasis on animal products/meat science and/or animal physiology/reproductive management. Additional opportunities may exist in animal behavior and well-being, animal health, and other areas of the Animal Sciences curriculum. The position offers an opportunity to take a leadership role in experiential education and contribute to the continued development of the largest undergraduate program in Purdue's College of Agriculture. Responsibilities Clinical faculty are primarily responsible for...

  Artificial Intelligence | Genomics | Biotechnology | Precision Animal Systems   Develop the next generation of data analytics and AI-enabled methods for selecting animals, deriving novel phenotypes, and implementing precision management or interventions to improve animal production systems.   Position Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position focused on data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled selection in animal systems. This position will be housed in Indianapolis where the candidate will have the opportunity to shape the academic and research programs offered there. We seek an innovative scholar who develops and applies AI, machine learning, data science, genomics, biotechnology, and predictive modeling to improve decision-making across animal agriculture. The successful candidate will use advanced data science and AI-enabled techniques in areas of interest, including...

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time (9-month), tenure-track, academic-year teaching (100%) position available in the Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline. The position focuses on teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students in the Fisheries and Water Resources discipline, particularly those in the Water Resources option. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and a team-taught Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. The candidate may teach other courses in their area of expertise, but preference will be given to Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology. The teaching load for full-time faculty is a minimum of twelve (12) credit hour equivalents per semester. Teaching at least three weeks during the summer with the College’s Summer Field Experience (at the Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere) or co-leading the...

UC Cooperative Extension Area Agricultural Workforce Development Advisor San Joaquin Valley (AP# 26-16) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: September 28, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Feb 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Advisor for Agricultural Workforce Development at the assistant rank. The Agricultural Workforce Development Advisor will play a critical role at the intersection of education, research, technology, and on-the-ground...

Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension) Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Located at the University of California, Merced (26-17) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: September 24, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Apr 26, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension) Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Located at the University of California, Merced Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), in collaboration with the University of California,...

  UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced forestry leader to serve as Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and faculty member in Forestry. This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching. 🌿 What You’ll Do: • Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives • Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach • Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond • Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students • Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year • Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels 👉 Join UW-Stevens Point in...

UC Cooperative Extension Vertebrate Pest Management Area Advisor: Tree, Field, and Vegetable Crops Serving California's San Joaquin Valley (26-15) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: September 16, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description UC Cooperative Extension Vertebrate Pest Management Area Advisor: Tree, Field, and Vegetable Crops Serving California's San Joaquin Valley Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Integrated Pest Management...

Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife (AP# 25-27) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: September 9, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife, serving Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo/San Francisco Counties at the Assistant rank. The advisor will develop an innovative, multi-county applied...

Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Equine Biosciences Department: Animal Biosciences  Req # 2789   Position Description: The Animal Biosciences department at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The Assistant Professor in Equine Biosciences has a distribution of effort of 50% Teaching, 30% Research, and 20% Service.  The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the academic and professional community through within the Department, College, University, and equine industry and will help shape the future of Equine Science at the University of Guelph. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate established engagement with the Canadian or international equine industry through applied research, extension, coaching, competition, welfare organizations, breed associations, or other professional activities. This position is a...

UC Master Gardener Program Community Education Specialist 3 – Novato, CA, Job ID 88726 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: Under the direction of the Area Director, Environmental Horticulture Advisor and UC Master Program statewide office, the UC Master Gardener Program Community Education Specialist 3 is responsible for the coordination of horticulture education and outreach, volunteer engagement and leadership, community partnership development, and oversight of garden related technical assistance for the public on behalf of UCCE Marin County. This includes engaging, training, and guiding UC Master Gardener Program volunteers, developing and implementing yearly work plans (inclusive of outreach and parity goals), evaluating work plan goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures (including risk and safety, accessibility, branding, and administrative), participating in...