Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor for Ruminant Health Research

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Description The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking qualified applicants for one (1) full-time, 11-month academic appointment at the rank of tenure-track, assistant professor in ruminant health research. This position has an expected start date January 1, 2027. The primary goal of this position is to strengthen food‑animal production by conducting applied research in ruminant health relevant to the beef and dairy industries of the Texas High Plains. Priority health issues may include bovine respiratory disease in beef and dairy cattle or mastitis and metritis in dairy systems; emerging diseases in either beef and dairy cattle; digestive disorders; interactions between the rumen and lung microbiomes; antimicrobial use in production systems; transboundary ruminant parasites and other pathogens in food animals; and other conditions affecting ruminant health and productivity. The individual selected for this position will join a successful team of colleagues working within the Veterinary Education, Research and Outreach (VERO) Program ( https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero ), an exciting collabor...