AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. |
| ANNOUNCEMENT NO: | RA-08-057H |
| POSITION: | Computational/Molecular Biologist |
| LOCATION: | Orient Point, New York |
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Orient Point, New York. The Incumbent will conduct DNA microarray design, microarray analysis, and protein domain annotation to understand the molecular pathogenesis of foot-and-mouth disease virus and classical swine fever virus. The project will focus on using genome sequences and other biological information to enhance microarray design and data analysis. The incumbent will develop bioinformatics tools to extract biological information for microarray design and data analysis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, molecular biology, or a related field is required. This research assignment requires the understanding of standard bioinformatics methods, tools, and databases, or knowledge of DNA microarray and basic molecular biology techniques. Skills in computer programming using PERL or other computer languages and demonstrated proficiency in both Windows and UNIX/Linux environments are desirable. Skills in laser-capture microdissection is also desirable.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Some of the work will be carried out in BioSafety Level 3 (BSL-3) containment in modern, well equipped laboratory space. This position requires the selectee to undergo a pre-employment check and a full background investigation. Any offer made is considered a tentative job offer pending the outcome of the pre-employment check. Retention in the position is based upon a favorable adjudication of the background investigation. Incumbent may be required to be immunized against diseases being studied at the facility which are transmittable to humans. Selectee will be subject to drug testing prior to entrance on duty.
Plum Island is located off the eastern tip of Long Island, requiring daily travel by government provided ferry from Orient Point., NY or Old Saybrook, CT.
INFORMATION ON SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is
available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html
INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. James J. Zhu
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
ARS, USDA
P.O. Box 848
Greenport, NY 11944
Phone: (631) 323-3186
Email: james.zhu@ars.usda.gov