Research Associate: Swine Nutrition & Meat Quality

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) in Greensboro seeks a Research Associate to lead experimental research and data analysis on feeding systems affecting pig growth, muscle development, meat quality, and gut health. The role requires strong animal science background, lab/field work, and solid writing skills.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Animal Science or Meat Science and experience with swine or ruminants, plus excellent

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in conducting field and laboratory research with live animals, particularly swine and ruminant animals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers and reports.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Aufgaben

• Conduct experimental research and data analysis related to swine and ruminant nutrition.
• Manage laboratory operations for the project.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and team members.
• Prepare scientific reports and manuscripts.

Kenntnisse

Statistical analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Animal Science or Meat Science

Ph.D. in Animal Science (preferred)

Tools

RNA extraction

PCR

Sequencing

Jobbeschreibung

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) in Greensboro seeks a Research Associate to lead experimental research and data analysis on feeding systems affecting pig growth, muscle development, meat quality, and gut health. The role requires strong animal science background, lab/field work, and solid writing skills.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Animal Science or Meat Science and experience with swine or ruminants, plus excellent