Research Project Assistant

Position Overview

Position Number: 4C5571. Department:
Animal & Range Sciences, Division:
College of Agriculture/MAES. Appointment Type:
Professional. FTE: 1.0. Salary: commensurate with experience. This position will assist Dr. Timothy Del Curto with the management of the USDA ARS Precision Livestock Initiative, working with graduate students and research associates to complete research objectives.

• Assist with graduate student projects, including data collection, analysis and publication, and guest lecture in Animal Science courses.
• Work independently on animal research projects.

• Master's Degree in Animal Science or related field.
• Experience working with ruminant livestock.
• Experience with ruminant nutrition laboratory methods.
• Experience with data management and analysis.
• Experience with manuscript preparation.

• Solid background with forage nutrition as it relates to beef production.
• Proven track record in oral and written communication.
• Willingness to assist other graduate students with research projects, including laboratory work, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Understanding and experience in low-stress livestock management.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in ruminant nutrition research and beef production systems, with abilities in forage chemistry training, sample processing, and conducting animal performance and nutrition research projects.

Position

Special Requirements /Additional Information:
This job description is a general description and may be revised. Physical Demands:
The individual must perform duties satisfactorily. Supervisory duties:
No.

Number of Vacancies : 1. Desired

Start Date:

[Open].

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

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Position is not eligible for new sponsorship.