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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-089L

POSITION: Research Molecular Biologist/Research Geneticist

LOCATION: Beltsville, MD

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute. The scientist will be responsible for conducting independent and team research on the immunology, molecular biology, and functional genomics related to the control of coccidiosis, and for the evaluation, interpretation, and publication of results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, genetics, or closely related discipline related to the position is required. Skill in DNA sequencing, RT-PCR, Northern blot analysis, cloning and expression of genes in E. Coli, and gene expression analysis including ability to analyze microarray data using a variety of software is also required.

FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION FORMS, CONTACT:

Judy Harrington, Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5104
Phone: 301-504-1369
Fax: 301-504-1373

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Hyun Lillehoj
USDA, ARS
Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory, ANRI
BARC-East, Bldg 1040
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301-504-1369/6170
Fax: 301-504-5103
Email: hlilleho@anri.barc.usda.gov