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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-014H

POSITION: Research Animal Physiologist

LOCATION: Ft. Collins, CO

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The National Animal Germplasm Program, National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, Ft. Collins, Colorado is seeking a post doctoral Research Associate for a two year appointment. The incumbent will create efficacious protocols for harvesting, cryopreserving, and implanting primordial germ cells from various lines and breeds of chickens and turkeys. The genetic composition of resultant offspring will also be determined. The developed protocols will be used to collect and store primordial germ cells as part of the national gene bank for livestock species.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Animal Physiology or a related biological science is required. Knowledge of cell growth and development and the ability to manipulate cells of interest is required.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

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

Dr. Harvey Blackburn, USDA/ARS
National Animal Germplasm Program
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation
1111 S. Mason St.
Ft. Collins, CO 80515
Phone: 970-495-3268
Fax: 970-221-1427
Email: hblackbu@lamar.colostate.edu