Announcement for an animal scientist position

 

Virginia Tech, Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center, is seeking candidates for an animal scientist, value-added livestock, full-time, 100% extension faculty position.

 

Duties include: Focus on cooperation with existing and new ruminant livestock programs such as the Virginia Quality Assurance Program, pasture-fed beef, and organic and grazing dairy. Development of extension programs targeting value-added animal production and marketing opportunities concentrating on preharvest; on-farm strategies are key. Incumbent will have academic affiliation with the College of Agriculture in Blacksburg, VA. M.S. in animal science or a related discipline is required.

 

For more information and application instructions go to www.jobs.vt.edu and search by posting number 061386 or contact

Christopher D. Teutsch,

cteutsch@vt.edu

434-292-5331.

 

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer.