Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology

Employer: University of Rhode Island

Location: Rhode Island, United States

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Agriculture & Animal Sciences

Employment Level: Tenured/Tenure Track

Employment Type: Full Time

The Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology.

POSITION SUMMARY: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an externally funded research program, advise undergraduate and graduate students, engage in university service and support public engagement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a robust research program supported by extramural funding in fish ecophysiology and aquaculture...
• Develop a sustained record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fish ecophysiology, finfish aquaculture, fish population dynamics...
• Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in outreach and service activities...
• Actively engage with the policy and communication dimensions of aquaculture governance...
• Promote a culture within the department... that is empathetic, inclusive, and supportive.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D. or D.Phil. in fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, marine biology...
2. Postdoctoral research experience at time of application.
3. Record of scholarly achievement...
4. Expertise in using contemporary physiological and/or quantitative methods...
5. Ability to teach fish physiology...
6. Ability to broaden participation in science...
7. Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach...

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with fish husbandry and aquaculture facility management.
2. Experience developing quantitative fish population models...
3. Strong mathematical and/or statistical background.
4. Ability to work with industry partners...
5. Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration...
6. Success in obtaining funding...
7. Evidence of effective teaching...
8. Evidence of mentoring...
9. Record of scholarly achievement...
10. Expertise making research findings accessible...

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter... (#2) Curriculum Vitae... (#3) Statement of research interests... (#4) Statement of teaching philosophy... (#5) Other Document - PDFs of up to three published or in-press papers.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16051