Virology Research Scientist - Animal Disease & Detection

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Research Microbiologist to study host-pathogen relationships and to develop methods for prevention, rapid detection, and control of classical swine fever (CSF) in the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU) at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

The incumbent will contribute to ARS's mission at the NBADF and collaborate with partners to advance animal disease research and practical solutions for disease

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field or equivalent
• Graduate study in microbiology-related disciplines is acceptable
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on host-pathogen relationships relevant to CSF
• Develop methods for prevention, rapid detection and control of CSF
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on study design and dissemination

Skills

Virology

Immunology

Microbiology

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field

MS with relevant experience

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Research Microbiologist to study host-pathogen relationships and to develop methods for prevention, rapid detection, and control of classical swine fever (CSF) in the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU) at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

The incumbent will contribute to ARS's mission at the NBADF and collaborate with partners to advance animal disease research and practical solutions for disease