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From: Danielle Lemay <dglemayucdavis.edu>
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Subject: postdoc opportunity (USDA): animal-associated (milk)
microbial genetics
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:14:23 -0600
USDA Agricultural Research Service
The premier food and agricultural research agency of USDA
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Davis, California
(Research Microbiologist) Salary Range of $67,574 to $80,993
Announcement Open: December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Human Nutrition Research
Center in Davis, California, is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE,
(Research Microbiologist) for a TWO YEAR APPOINTMENT. Recent Ph.D. is
required. Salary is commensurate with experience ($67,574 - $80,993 per
annum) plus benefits.
The incumbent will analyze 16S rRNA sequence data to characterize the milk
microbial community together with other physiological data from dairy
cattle consuming different diets. Hypotheses generated using this data will
be used to design and execute in vitro bacterial fermentation experiments.
A recent Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related field is required. Knowledge of
PCR, bacterial culture and bacterial 16S rRNA sequence analysis techniques
are desirable. Additionally, an interest in dairy cattle health and
agricultural practices is preferred.
Join us in enhancing the health and wealth of the Nation and its people
solving problems, expanding knowledge, delivering answers
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to Dr. Mary Kable;
mary.kablears.usda.gov. Citizenship restrictions apply.
USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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