Senior Research Assoc LPS
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Job Description
Position Function:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate to support molecular biology and animal health research at the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. The Senior research associate position will be in Starkville Mississippi.
Salary Grade:15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Molecular Biology and Animal Health
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Research Associate will support multiple research projects with a primary focus on bacterial pathogenesis and infectious diseases specifically exploring oxidative stress mechanisms bacterial membrane biology and virulence factors of human pathogens. Additionally this position will support ongoing research efforts investigating the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogens relevant to the food industry and livestock to mitigate the spread of resistant bacteria in food production systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in microbiology molecular biology biology infectious diseases hostpathogen interaction veterinary science or related discipline is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of training and experience in performing highquality research.
Beginning with a doctoral degree:
a. A professional employee with a doctoral degree with 2 years of relevant experience and
demonstrated competence can begin work at the Research Associate III level.
b. To begin at the Senior Research Associate level one must have a doctoral
degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Has established scientific expertise; knows and effectively uses the fundamental concepts practices and procedures that field of specialization.
Ability to organize interpret data and derive study conclusions.
Able to write reports at the college level.
Computer literate and experienced with word processing database and statistical applications.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts bruises etc.
Generally routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. This research involves live animals that require 24/7 care and must be observed 3 times a day. Depending on the sampling schedule working at night and/or weekends may be required.
Job frequently requires standing sitting reaching talking hearing handling objects with hands and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: must apply online. Please include cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
