Virology Research Scientist: Animal Disease Prevention

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent serves as a Research Microbiologist at the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU) in Manhattan, KS, to elucidate host-pathogen relationships and develop methods to prevent, rapidly detect, and control classical swine fever (CSF).

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date, including specialized education and experience in microbiology-related fields and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or related field with extensive microbiology coursework.
• Graduate study in microbiology-related fields may be pertinent.
• Experience in host-pathogen research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to elucidate host-pathogen relationships related to animal diseases.
• Develop methods for prevention, rapid detection and control of diseases such as CSF.
• Plan and execute virology-focused studies and publish findings where applicable.

Skills

Microbiology

Immunology

Virology

Education

Graduate education in Microbiology/Immunology/Virology

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Research Microbiologist at the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU) in Manhattan, KS, to elucidate host-pathogen relationships and develop methods to prevent, rapidly detect, and control classical swine fever (CSF).

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date, including specialized education and experience in microbiology-related fields and related disciplines.