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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Andrew Broadbent, DVM, PhD, in the department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join his lab, which focuses on avian viruses. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to work on projects that aim to develop novel vaccines to protect chickens from
highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Responsibilities
ocontributing to the development of new techniques and methods,
omanaging projects to time and budget,
ocontributing to meetings and discussions,
opresenting data internally and externally at conferences,
ogenerating high impact research publications,
osupervising students.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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Organization's Summary Statement:
Andrew Broadbent, DVM, PhD, in the department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join his lab, which focuses on avian viruses. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to work on projects that aim to develop novel vaccines to protect chickens from
highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own projects that deliver excellent high-impact research, both working independently and liaising with other team members. This will involve:
ocontributing to the development of new techniques and methods,
omanaging projects to time and budget,
ocontributing to meetings and discussions,
opresenting data internally and externally at conferences,
ogenerating high impact research publications,
osupervising students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants are required to hold a PhD in virology, immunology, or another relevant area, or an equivalent degree (e.g. MD, DVM, etc.).
- Applicants must have at least 3 years' laboratory experience and a proven track record of first-author publications or pre-prints in virology, immunology, or another relevant field.
- This position requires the lifting and moving of moderately weighted goods (20-50 lbs., for example, Centrifuge Rotors) up to 25 feet, operating tissue culture cells or zebrafish tanks, and utilizing hazardous chemicals, radioisotopes, and compressed gases. While performing the duties within this job, the employee frequently is required to maneuver, handle, or feel objects, tools, or instrument controls. The position also requires prolonged periods of standing to include maneuvering obstacles which may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and accessing necessary tools and objects. Furthermore, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer.
- To operate specific lab equipment, the employee must utilize devices and make observations from diverse angles of perception: adjusting exploratory and imaging devices as needed. Employees may work in conditions with fluctuating temperatures, including spaces up to 83 F for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A PhD in virology is preferred, as is experience with in vivo animal studies of infection and immunity, and experience in an animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) laboratory.
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, networking skills, and the ability to work as part of a team, and plan their own work and objectives independently are also highly desired.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Official transcript
- List of 3 references
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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