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The incumbent will function as a team member in the development of animal models for investigating effects of putative virulence factors in vivo by participating in animal studies designed to establish the effect of viruses, bacteria, or both, in the development of bovine respiratory disease.
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**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR 09/20/2023**
09/21/2022 to 09/20/2023
$66,397 - $86,311 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Local and domestic travel travel will be required for field work and to attend training and scientific meetings and conferences.
No
Term -
Full-time -
Excepted
11
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
No
RA-22MWA-L-11649069-CLO
678123100
This position requires a Ph.D in molecular biology, animal science, or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge and hands on experience in extraction of messenger and small non-coding RNA from animal tissue, and bioinformatics analysis of the data is highly desired.
Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
The Qualification Standard for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 can found in this link:
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401
The Qualification Standard for the Animal Science Series, 0487 can be found in this link:
Animal Science Series, 0487
This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position as defined above under "Qualifications".
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
If application packages do not contain all of the requested information, you may lose consideration for the job. To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate. Some of the items listed may not apply to you. NOTE: Applications received in postage paid government envelopes will not be considered.
As an Applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Associate Position, you must also submit the following:
__ A one-page abstract of Ph.D. dissertation
__ A resume of any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitations); and publications.
__ A list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, and recognition.
Applications may be e-mailed to the appropriate address below:
E-mail: eduardo.casas@usda.gov
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