Research Physiologist Animal (Research Associate), GS-0413-11
USDA-ARS Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory in Beltsville
Application
Details
Posted: 27-Feb-24
Location: Beltsville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $82,764.00
Categories:
Research and Development
Salary Details:
$82,764.00 - $107,590.00 per year.
The participant will enter with a GS-11, Step 1 salary ($82,764.00 per year) plus benefits.
Required Education:
Doctorate
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a 2-year appointment. The incumbent will develop strategies to improve heat tolerance in broiler chickens using a combination of in-ovo injection of bioactive substances and early post-hatch heat conditioning. Knowledge of nutritional and environmental physiology and molecular biology is highly desirable. Citizenship and permanent residency restrictions apply.
Work Schedule: 8-hour shift (Monday to Friday)
Ability to commute/relocate: Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Beltsville, MD 20705
USDA-ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
A recent Ph.D. (within the last 4 years) in one of the basic animal sciences or physiology; or a related discipline or field of science that included at least 24 semester hours in the basic animal sciences, of which 10 semester hours were in animal physiology is required.