Research Scientist

Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is seeking a highly skilled Research Professional to join our team. As a key member of our research faculty, you will collaborate with the Principal Investigator on projects focusing on integrated production systems, stress response, behavior analysis, and muscle biology in goats.

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on research projects, including planning and executing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results at professional conferences.
• Assist in the training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in live animal experiments and daily lab activities.
• Conduct independent experiments, collect and analyze data, and contribute to writing reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
• Participate in university- and college-sponsored activities, including teaching courses and providing instructional support as needed.

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field.
• Expertise in lab techniques related to the assessment of animal stress and meat quality.
• Programming skills in languages such as R and Python, and proficiency in other user interface web-based software and programs.
• Experience in integrating advanced technologies in relation to diet, physiology, and meat quality characteristics.
• Experience in Big Data analytics, AI-ML techniques, and the development and application of deep learning models.

• Knowledge of animal handling practices, integrated animal production systems, behavioral and physiological stress responses.
• Experience working with small ruminants.
• Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in grant writing skills.

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Occasional evening/weekend work required according to the needs of the project and department.
• Occasional travel required for research activities and for presenting research papers in professional meetings.

• Working outdoors in animal pens, pastures, and paddocks required according to the needs of the project.
• Sitting for extended periods of time, occasional standing, lifting moderately heavy objects, performing repetitive tasks required.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.