"BCRC Research Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability - Assistant or Associate Professor"

Job Overview

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenured or probationary (tenure-track) position as the BCRC Research Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role involves research (55%), extension and sector engagement (25%), and teaching (20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead research on sources of variation in beef operation returns, risk management, and the value of emerging technologies and management innovations.
• Analyze risk mitigation strategies for adopters and non-adopters of practices related to productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability, including costs of GHG emission regulations and benefits of EGS payments.
• Examine motivations for adopting management practices and develop financial incentive models for beef producers.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities, train undergraduate and graduate students, and engage with Indigenous communities for food security strategies.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in animal science, agricultural economics, or related fields; academic qualifications for Assistant or Associate Professor rank; a proven track record in externally-funded research; experience in industry consultation; and ability to train students. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is required.

The position is cross-appointed in the Department of Animal Science and the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics. It is funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council with matching funds, for a ten-year term starting January 1, 2026 or soon after.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (max 2 pages), extension statement (max 1 page), teaching statement (max 1 page), EDI statement (max 1 page), and contact information for three referees to Dr. Kim Ominski via email at FAFSadmin@umanitoba.ca. For accommodation, contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195.

The University is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Further information about the departments is available at https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/animal-science and https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/agribusiness-and-agricultural-economics.