Position description - KBS Animal Science Faculty
Title of Position: Grazing Ecologist for Dairy Systems
Level: Assistant or Associate Professor
Responsibilities: 60% research, 20% teaching 20% extension/outreach
Appointment: AN (annual year); 75% KBS, 25 % ANS
Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and Department
of Animal Science (ANS) are seeking a jointly appointed, assistant or
associate professor in the area of pasture-based dairy production systems
and the interactions with ecosystem and landscape processes. The position
is based at KBS with tenure in the Department of Animal Science. KBS is
establishing a new pasture-based dairy system
(<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/farm/dairy/pastureresearch.php>http://www.kbs.msu.edu/farm/dairy/pastureresearch.php)
with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and this position is
affiliated with this system. The strengths of KBS and ANS in ecology;
sustainable agriculture; dairy nutrition and management; and animal health,
reproduction, and welfare, present an outstanding opportunity to lead the
development of interdisciplinary research and educational programs on
pasture-based dairy systems. KBS also hosts an NSF-LTER project on the
ecology of row-cropping systems and the DOE funded Great Lakes BioEnergy
Research Center, which provide additional possibilities for research
collaborations.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of excellence in
research in one or more of the following areas: dairy science, animal
health and welfare, nutrient and water management, forage utilization,
behavioral ecology, biological diversity and ecosystem services from
pasture production systems. A systems approach is desirable. Postdoctoral
experience is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish
a strong, extramurally funded research program with support for graduate
students, to facilitate collaborative research at the new dairy facility on
issues relating to the ecology of pasture-based dairy systems, to co-teach
a course in their area of interest on the main campus, to contribute to
educational and outreach programs at KBS and with the MSU Dairy Area of
Expertise team, and to participate in graduate and undergraduate
specializations in sustainable agriculture and food systems at MSU.
Additional opportunities include overseeing a small grants research program
for work at the KBS dairy facility.
Questions and applications should be sent to
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] and addressed to the Chair,
Grazing Ecologist Search Committee, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station,
Michigan State University. Applications should include a curriculum vita,
statements of research and teaching interests (including current and
long-term goals), and names and contact information for three references,
sent electronically as a single pdf. Signed letters of reference will be
solicited from finalists. Review of applications will begin on 2 September
2008 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found.
Further information about KBS and ANS can be found at
<http://kbs.msu.edu/>http://kbs.msu.edu and
http://www.canr.msu.edu/dept/ans/index.html. MSU is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Institution; women and minorities are particularly
welcome to apply.
Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351
