Post Doctoral Researcher

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The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Post Doctoral Researcher. The Post Doctoral Researcher will be responsible for managing studies targeted at understanding infectious disease on the animal side of the human-animal interface. The Post Doctoral Researcher will be expected to conduct research, and provide technical assistance to the PI, students, and trainees as needed.

The main roles for the individual hired for this position will include: 

1) Manage multiple active surveillance projects in wild birds and exhibition swine to study various zoonotic diseases. This includes project planning and coordination; sample collection; sample testing; and data analysis. 

2) Collaborating with the PI in the generation and testing of research hypotheses and data analysis, writing of papers, grants, and reports, and preparation of presentations and lectures.

3) Attending, participating, or presenting at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed.

4) Performing miscellaneous office duties as assigned by the PIs including, but not limited to, ordering supplies and helping the PIs in the organization and coordination of meetings and projects.

5) Maintaining frequent communication with other faculty and collaborators including students, veterinarians, producers, and livestock industry partners.

Work hours will typically occur between normal business hours but may occasionally require early morning and late evening travel, and weekends. 

This position is available for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

PhD in veterinary medicine, animals science, or a related field 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Experience working in a research laboratory  (PCR, ELISA) 

Valid driver’s license 

Prior field work experience (collection of biological samples from swine and wild birds 

Previous experience with a lab information management system 

WORKING CONDITIONS (List all physical working conditions required for the job) 

Bench work  

Field work at livestock shows, farms, and wildlife areas 

Willingness to travel for sample collection 

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