Research Microbiologist, USDA ARS
Duties
- Develop model systems for investigating and defining mechanisms of pathogenicity for bacterial pathogens of cold-water marine fish species.
- Assess efficacy and risk of current and novel microbial disease treatment methods in cold-water aquaculture.
- Evaluate microbial community interactions as it relates to fish health and disease. These include microbiology/virology, molecular genetics, microbial genomics, biochemistry, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.
- Evaluate microbial community interactions as it relates to fish health and disease. These include microbiology/virology, molecular genetics, microbial genomics, biochemistry, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline: 04/30/2024
- Organization: Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
- Qualifications: Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- How to apply: Apply on website: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/784393700#summary
- Location: Orono, ME
- Web address: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/784393700#summary
Contact Information
Kendra Bledsoe
kendra.bledsoe@usda.gov