Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology

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Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026. Applications received after January 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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.

URI, the top public university in New England, is a R1 land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car, bus, and rail about 40 min from Providence and 1.5 hours from Boston.

FAVS has 11 full-time tenure-track faculty members and 4 full-time teaching faculty. Our faculty conduct impactful research on pressing problems in animal health, sustainable food production, and fisheries and aquaculture management. Research spans from molecular and physiological mechanisms to ecosystem-level processes in terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments. Many faculty take advantage of Rhode Island's vibrant natural habitats and URI's research facilities, including East Farm aquaculture facilities, and the aquarium laboratories at the Narragansett Bay Campus.

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, utilizing existing facilities at URI's East Farm and Narragansett Bay Campus.
• Develop a sustained record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fish ecophysiology, finfish aquaculture, fish population dynamics, and related areas of expertise.
• Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in outreach and service activities as well as governance within the Department, College, University, and broader scholarly community.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D. or D.Phil. in fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, marine biology, biological sciences, population dynamics, or other closely related fields.
2. Postdoctoral research experience at time of application.
3. Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications and presentations.
4. Expertise in using contemporary physiological and/or quantitative methods to study fish.
5. Ability to teach fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, population dynamics or related courses.
6. Ability to broaden participation in science through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement.
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, government, and stakeholders.
5. Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration or training in policy and communication skills.
6. Success in obtaining funding through competitive grant programs.
7. Evidence of effective teaching as the lead instructor.
8. Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
9. Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, honors, and/or awards.
10. Expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach.