Postdoctoral Fellow in Biological Sciences
This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.
Summary of Job Duties:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate the interactions between resource quality, developmental conditions, and offspring disease susceptibility. The Fellow will have the opportunity to initiate new projects based on previous experience and resources available in the lab. The applicant should have 1) experience working with laboratory colonies of birds or wild caught birds, 2) experience working in avian host-pathogen systems, 3) a repertoire of bench skills (e.g., qPCR, immunoassays, EIA), and 4) prior experience working with Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and have strong interpersonal communication skills. This position will participate in outreach activities, graduate and undergraduate student mentoring, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Other duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in biology, ecology, or related discipline conferred by the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with laboratory colonies of birds or wild caught birds
Experience working in avian host-pathogen systems
A repertoire of bench skills (e.g., qPCR, immunoassays, EIA)
Prior experience working with Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Additional Information:
This is a 2-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.
Salary Information:
$65,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Sarah DuRant, Associate Professor, sedurant@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.