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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Biology: Iowa

Job Description


Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Location
Ames, IA
Job Category
Post Doctoral Appointments
Salary
TBD
Last Date to Apply
06/23/2023
Website
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-MW-2023-0143
Description
*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis. The mentor for this opportunity is actively reviewing applications as they are submitted. ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in the Food Safety and Enteric Pathogens Research Unit in Ames, IA. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence. Research Project: The research team is seeking a motivated and independent scientist to investigate host-microbe interactions for the discovery of antimicrobial resistance transfer mechanisms involving multidrug-resistant Salmonella, analyses of genomic and phenotypic factors of emerging and/or persistent Salmonella outbreak isolates, and the development of antibiotic alternatives that will benefit food safety and public health. A major emphasis for this research opportunity is placed on the use of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic approaches to solve these research problems. Learning Objectives: The learning objectives for the incumbent include developing novel bioinformatics-based tools for analyzing and interpreting genomic, metagenomic, and/or gene expression datasets from animals and microbes, particularly in response to emerging Salmonella foodborne outbreak issues including Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis in poultry. Mentor(s): The mentor(s) for this opportunity are Diane McFadgen (diane.mcfadgen@usda.gov) and Dr. Shawn Bearson (shawn.bearson@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research project, please contact the mentor(s). Anticipated Appointment Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for two years, but may be renewed an additional year upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time. Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. A Health Insurance Supplement, Relocation Allowance ($1000), and Training and Travel Allowance ($3000) will also be provided. The participant must show proof of health insurance. Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR). ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. The participant does not become an employee of ARS or ORISE. However, this position requires a pre-employment check and a full background investigation. Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.ARS.Midwest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Preferred Skills: Knowledge, skills, and experience in a wide range of bioinformatics and computational analyses in prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic systems to solve complex biological research problems involving bacterial genome organization and function, control of gene expression (host and bacterial), and/or microbial community structure related to host-pathogen interactions in food animals. These skills will allow the candidate to perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis to support genomic, transcriptomic, and/or metabolomic initiatives aimed at developing systems biology models of the host-pathogen interface, host-microbiota interactions, and/or host immune response mechanisms. Capability to establish and maintain data processing pipelines with appropriate quality control procedures for high-throughput data streams. Outstanding candidates will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Contact Person
ORISE.ARS.Midwest@orau.org

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