THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Genetics and Breeding Research Unit at the U. S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), Clay Center, NE. The incumbent will perform a whole genome analysis for detection of QTL and markers for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) resistance using phenotypes from the USMARC diagnosis record database and genotypes from approximately 50,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms.  Resulting markers and genomic regions will be examined for effects on other phenotypes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Genetics, Animal Health or a closely related field is required.  Demonstrated statistical skills and data management experience are strongly preferred.  Knowledge of immunology or epidemiology is desirable. 

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. Larry Kuehn
USDA/ARS
U. S. Meat Animal Research Center,
P. O. Box 166, Spur 18D,
Clay Center, NE 68933-0166
Phone: 402-762-4352
Fax: 402-762-4173
Email: Larry.Kuehn@ars.usda.gov