Program Associate

Researchers

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Department: POSC | Microbiology Research

Summary of

Job Duties:

Managing and carrying out all facets of the research projects related to the development and evaluation of CD40
-targeting DNA-based vaccines for chickens. Additional responsibilities will include research activities, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, data management and analysis, and mentoring graduate students.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications B.S in poultry or animal science or a closely related field, plus three years of experience in poultry stress physiology or M.S. in poultry or animal science or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree and postdoc experience in poultry stress physiology Strong research experience in physiology and stress biology in chickens using advanced molecular approaches.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Young Kwon Professorykwon All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes