North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Greensboro, NC
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $76K/yrNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant university committed to exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly research, and effective public service. The Post Doctoral Research Associate will conduct research on molecular mechanisms related to enteric bacterial pathogens in poultry, support collaborative projects, and mentor students.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Carry out research on the Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms involved in mitigating Enteric (intestinal) Bacterial pathogen colonization in food animals, particularly poultry species
Support projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, and mentoring of students
Contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding
Utilize gene expression, electrophoresis/blotting, and cell culture techniques to investigate mechanisms involved in immune responses to enteric bacterial pathogens in food animals, particularly poultry species
Confer with Principal Investigator on overall research direction and strategy but exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research
Publish research results, in collaboration with Principal Investigator, in recognized journals
Share student mentoring with Principal Investigator and participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Animal Sciences or related fields such as Bacteriology, Biosciences, Immunology, and Molecular Biology
Preferred
A strong experimental and/or theoretical background with evidence of technical skills related to investigating immune responses to enteric bacterial pathogens in poultry species, or other monogastric food animals
Strong experience in statistical analysis of scientific research data using SAS software or SPSS
Considerable experience in publishing research manuscripts in scientific journals
Benefits
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
And more
Company
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, land-grant, doctoral higher research university.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$67.22MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Information TechnologyNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Institutes of Health
2024-06-18Grant· $0.3M
2024-05-17Grant· $0.6M
2023-09-07Grant· $5.8M
Leadership Team
J
Jinsheng Xu
Associate Professor
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