Overview

The Poultry Science Department seeks candidates for a Research Associate position to assist with ongoing research activities in poultry production and processing food safety.

This is a one-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
• Conducts non-routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Coordinates or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include performing literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
• May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.

Qualifications

Level I: Master's degree in content specific area of research.

Level II: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level IV: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.