美国农业部病毒学博士后职位

Virology Postdoctoral Research Associate 0034 : Athens, GA, United States

A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, GA. The selected applicant will conduct research on avian influenza viruses looking to understand how the genetics of the virus affect the pathogenicity of the virus.

The appointment is full-time for one year and may be renewed for up to four additional years upon recommendation of the ARS and availability of funding. The annual stipend rate for this position is $47,448. A stipend supplement in the amount of $3,000 is also provided to cover the cost of an individual or family health insurance plan. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. Relocation expenses in the amount of $500 will be reimbursed, with prior approval. Funding is not available to reimburse travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The participant does not become an employee of the ARS or ORISE.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) and foreign nationals.

This is an equal opportunity program open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered veteran’s status.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must have received a doctorate degree in an area related to infectious diseases within five years of the desired starting date. A doctor of veterinary medicine (D.V.M.) degree in addition to the previously mentioned degree is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will:
■ Have experience with animal models of infectious diseases.
■ Have specific experience with poultry, virology, and influenza research.
■ Have strong molecular biology skills, including PCR amplification, cloning, sequencing, site directed mutagenesis and bioinformatics.
■ Have BSL-3 laboratory experience as this position requires work in a biocontainment laboratory.
■ Successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

How to Apply:

A complete application consists of:
■ An application
■ Official transcript(s) – scanned copies are acceptable
■ A current Resume/CV