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A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

• Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), within the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) located in Ames, Iowa.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.

The mission of National Animal Disease Center is to conduct basic and applied research on selected diseases of economic importance to the U.S. livestock and poultry industries. National Animal Disease Center : USDA ARS

Research Project: The selected participant will collaborate with a team of microbiologists, immunologists, bioinformaticians, and veterinarians to investigate interactions between the human foodborne pathogens Campylobacter and Salmonella, and their poultry host, and to develop antibiotic alternatives that will benefit animal health and food safety. Projects will also include in vitro and/or in vivo (animal model) experiments that increase knowledge of the turkey intestinal immune system and its response to Campylobacter and Salmonella through histological methods, immunological assays, and/or ‘omics-based analyses such as single-cell transcriptomics.

Related research information may be found at:
https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/person?person-id=56973

Learning Objectives: In this appointment, the selected participant will:

• Learn to independently design and implement complex in vitro and/or in vivo experiments
• Examine interactions of Campylobacter and Salmonella with turkey intestinal cells/tissues, immune responses, and/or microbiota with the aim to identify or evaluate non-antibiotic intervention strategies
• Profile the characteristics of turkey immune cells and their responses to these foodborne pathogens
• Develop professionally through individual and team research and through scientific communication (both written and oral)

Mentor(s): The mentor(s) for this opportunity is Melissa Monson ([email protected]). If you have questions about the nature of the research project, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment length will initially be up to one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. A Health Insurance Supplement, Relocation Allowance, and Training and Travel Allowance will also be provided.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email [email protected] and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by December 31, 2023. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Microbiology/bacteriology
• In vitro cell/organ culture
• Immunological assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry)
• Molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, qRT-PCR, cloning, NGS library preparation)
• Computational biology skills (e.g., comparative genomics, transcriptomics, especially single-cell analysis, 16S rRNA microbiome analysis, proteomics)
• Animal models of infectious disease (particularly in chicken and turkeys)

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2023 12:00:00 AM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).