Infectious Disease Vet Research Scientist

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, Kansas, invites applications for a research scientist position in the Zoonotic & Emerging Disease Research Unit (ZEDRU) addressing the spread of henipaviruses to domestic animals.

The project advances understanding of infectious disease dynamics in livestock. Applicants must meet basic requirements and possess specialized experience; GS-12/13 career ladder; final grade determined by peer review panel.

Qualifications

• Basic veterinary degree and language proficiency requirements.
• Master's degree in specialization such as animal science, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or related fields.
• Ph.D. degree or equivalent with relevant expertise is acceptable for higher grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to infectious animal diseases.
• Analyze experimental data and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Develop animal models and present findings at meetings.
• Develop and execute analytical techniques to detect animal disease pathogens.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Peer-reviewed publications

Presentations

Education

DVM or equivalent (AVMA)

Master's degree in relevant field

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, Kansas, invites applications for a research scientist position in the Zoonotic & Emerging Disease Research Unit (ZEDRU) addressing the spread of henipaviruses to domestic animals.

The project advances understanding of infectious disease dynamics in livestock. Applicants must meet basic requirements and possess specialized experience; GS-12/13 career ladder; final grade determined by peer review panel.