Job Description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a USDA ARS funded project on Newcastle disease of chickens.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a USDA ARS funded project on Newcastle disease of chickens. The objectives of the project are:

To improve and develop rapid identification assays for virulent Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strains and use on samples collected from poultry in high-risk areas
To develop a risk assessment for virulent NDV evolution and the rate of genetic change while under vaccine-induced immune pressure
Develop vaccines and vaccination regimens for current epidemiologically relevant NDV strains.

The research assistant professor will take the lead on Objective 1 and contribute to Objective 3. He will also eventually take over the administrative tasks. In addition, the successful candidate will mentor graduate students and produce scholarship through recognized peer-reviewed outlets, secure further extramural funding to support his/her research program from external sources such as USDA-NIFA, NSF and other related federal sponsors, and from relevant industries in Alabama and across the country.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include all of the following:

An earned Ph.D. and/or DVM degree in diseases of poultry and/or virology at the time of employment.
Research experience and demonstrable ability to independently develop, conduct, and publish research commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Excellent English-speaking and writing skills coupled with the ability to effectively interact with scientific and professional audiences, deliver educational materials, and mentor graduate students.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other faculty, students, and industry professionals.
Demonstrated or potential ability to secure extramural research funding commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Newcastle disease virus.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Contract Type

Annual Appointment

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