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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-080L

POSITION: Microbiologist

LOCATION: Athens, GA

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, GA. The incumbent’s overall responsibilities are to compare the immune response of avian species to Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccination and develop criteria that are predictors for immunological protection from exotic NDV (END) challenge using data gathered from a low-virulence challenge model. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and test NDV vaccines and vaccination strategies which 1) protect avian species against END; 2) decrease amount and duration of virus shed following END challenge; and 3) contain markers to distinguish birds that have been vaccinated from those that have received field-challenge.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related field with knowledge of immunology, virology, biochemistry, and immunological techniques is required. Experience with ELISA, western blot, and flow cytometry, as well as standard molecular biology techniques including recombinant DNA technology is preferred.

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

Catherine Walker
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5105
Phone: 301-504-1516
Fax: 301-504-1536

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

Dr. Darrell R. Kapczynski
USDA, ARS, SAA, ARRU
Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory
934 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30605
Phone: 706-546-3471
Fax: 706-546-3161
Email: dkapczynski@seprl.usda.gov