Program Associate - 12 MONTH

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Closing Date:

05/01/2024

Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:
POSC | Poultry Microbiology Research

Department's Website:

https://poultry-science.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The program associate at the Department of Poultry Science in the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will serve as the lead scientist to pursue research in the field of gastrointestinal host-microbe interaction with a focus on revealing virulence factors of Campylobacter jejuni and Clostridium perfringens, identifying host pathogenesis, and developing interventions. The primary duties of the program associate will be to conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments as well as managing laboratory and training students. The work will include but is not limited to: In vitro work includes molecular biology and microbiology experiments, such as DNA cloning, transformation, gene knockout techniques in bacteria and animal cells, transduction, DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, metabolomics, and bacterial culturing; In vivo works includes chicken and mouse enteric infection experiments, such as chicken necrotic enteritis, mouse Clostridium perfringens infection, and chicken and mouse Campylobacter jejuni infection. Responsibilities and duties will also include experimental designing and conduction, data collection, interpretation and management, and presentations at scientific meetings and manuscript writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

• BS degree in the field of poultry science, molecular biology, microbiology, or closely related field plus three years of related experience OR an MS degree in the field of poultry science, molecular biology, microbiology, or closely related field.
• Will demonstrate expertise in molecular biology and poultry science with proficiency in conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Experience in leading and training graduate students or research assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Will have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Will work cooperatively with other members of the laboratory.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Xiaolun Sun | Associate Professor
[email protected]

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

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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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes