Research Scientist and Extension Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Langston
Categories: Research

Research Scientist and Extension Specialist needed in Langston, Oklahoma to lead the LU-certified Dairy Herd Information Laboratory for goats, modernize milk testing programs, and mentor students in animal science. Shape the future of dairy goat farming through cutting-edge research, teaching, and extension activities, while collaborating with top professionals and expanding program outreach. Applicants must have the minimum of a Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field. Will accept an educational equivalency prepared by a qualified evaluation service. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. Send resume/references via email to wesley.whittaker@langston.edu with the following subject line: “ATTN: RSES2025,” OR via mail to Dr. Wesley L. Whittaker, Dean & Director of Land-Grant Programs, ATTN: RSES2025, Langston University, 100 Success Avenue, Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (Room 116), Langston, OK 73050. EOE.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2025 Central Daylight Time
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Research Scientist and Extension Specialist	Langston
OVERVIEW: The mission of the Langston University American Institute for Goat Research (LUSAAS-AIGR) is to research, develop and transfer enhanced goat and hair sheep production and distribution system technologies, with impacts at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. AIGR strives to fulfill this mission through excellence in a results-driven, highly productive research program; an effective, client-oriented community-based extension approach; and dynamic international activities that stress business development and human capacity building. Cutting-edge research focuses on providing new information that are relevant and usable by producers, researchers, and consumers alike. Enhancing information exchange and producer skill levels through hands-on workshops, field days, and web-based information and interactive components is the goal of the extension program. Care for goat producers worldwide is engendered through international activities that encompass research, human capacity building, and village development. These programs, along with knowledgeable and caring personnel and a dedication to the improvement of the lives of goat and hair sheep producers around the world, have made the LU-AIGR a recognized leader in the arena of small ruminant production technologies. The recently enhanced focus on product development and consumption of meat and milk products has added a new dimension to the Institute. SL/SAAS and AIGR are committed to excellence in research, extension, teaching, and international programs in accordance with the Land Grant mission of Langston University. More information about SL/SAAS, AIGR, and LU are available at www.langston.edu and www.goats.langston.edu. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES: The successful candidate will be an integral part of the research and extension programs. He/she will serve in the extension and research programs and conduct applied research with primary focus on unique aspects of goats and hair sheep production and management. The candidate will be expected to be in contact with leaders in the small ruminant industry and conduct workshops in various areas of animal production and management. He/she will collaborate with other scientists on research of interest. The candidate is expected to be familiar with parasites of 2 sheep and goats and participate in the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasites. Teaching assignments in area of specialization will be available periodically.

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Position	Location	Closes
Research Scientist and Extension Specialist	Langston
OVERVIEW: The mission of the Langston University American Institute for Goat Research (LUSAAS-AIGR) is to research, develop and transfer enhanced goat and hair sheep production and distribution system technologies, with impacts at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. AIGR strives to fulfill this mission through excellence in a results-driven, highly productive research program; an effective, client-oriented community-based extension approach; and dynamic international activities that stress business development and human capacity building. Cutting-edge research focuses on providing new information that are relevant and usable by producers, researchers, and consumers alike. Enhancing information exchange and producer skill levels through hands-on workshops, field days, and web-based information and interactive components is the goal of the extension program. Care for goat producers worldwide is engendered through international activities that encompass research, human capacity building, and village development. These programs, along with knowledgeable and caring personnel and a dedication to the improvement of the lives of goat and hair sheep producers around the world, have made the LU-AIGR a recognized leader in the arena of small ruminant production technologies. The recently enhanced focus on product development and consumption of meat and milk products has added a new dimension to the Institute. SL/SAAS and AIGR are committed to excellence in research, extension, teaching, and international programs in accordance with the Land Grant mission of Langston University. More information about SL/SAAS, AIGR, and LU are available at www.langston.edu and www.goats.langston.edu. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES: The successful candidate will be an integral part of the research and extension programs. He/she will serve in the extension and research programs and conduct applied research with primary focus on unique aspects of goats and hair sheep production and management. The candidate will be expected to be in contact with leaders in the small ruminant industry and conduct workshops in various areas of animal production and management. He/she will collaborate with other scientists on research of interest. The candidate is expected to be familiar with parasites of 2 sheep and goats and participate in the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasites. Teaching assignments in area of specialization will be available periodically.

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