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Postdoctoral Fellow I

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 14h ago

Requisition ID: 2024-8437

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc

Department: Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Zhongde Wang (https://caas.usu.edu/directory/wang-zhongde) at Utah State University. The Wang laboratory is supported by multiple R01s, R21s, an U18, and an U19 grants from the NIH, as well as by other funding agencies. The postdoctoral associate to be hired will conduct research projects focusing on intentional genetic alterations (IGAs) in chickens (e.g., gene editing, gene knockout/knockin, and transgenesis, etc.) to improve chicken disease resistance, production performance, and the use of IGA chickens as human disease models or bioreactors for therapeutic production.

Candidates with PhD, MD, or DVM degrees in poultry science, animal science, genetic engineering, molecular and cellular biology, reproduction biology, or stem cell biology are encouraged to apply. Preferences will be given to the candidates who have research expertise in working with chicken primordial stem cells, CRISPR/Cas-mediated gene editing, or transposon-mediated transgenesis in poultry. Please send the CV, a cover letter (outlining previous experience and career goals), and contact information of three references to Dr. Zhongde Wang; email: zonda.wang@usu.edu. Initial review of application materials will start on October 15, 2024. Positions will remain open until filled

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the aforementioned research projects centered on genomic engineering in poultry (chickens).

Successful candidate will collaborate with other research participants, including postdoctoral scientists, graduate and undergraduate student researchers, technicians, and develop, validate and/or employ methodologies required to complete the project objectives.

This collaborative work will include experimental design, grant application development, and data analysis.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

D., MD, or DVM degree in poultry science, molecular/cellular biology, animal science, genetics or related field providing appropriate expertise.

Substantial experience in working with chicken primordial germ cells

Experience and familiarity working with CRISPR/Cas or/and transposons

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in assisted reproduction techniques (e.g., IVF, PN injection, ICSI, SCNT, OPU, etc.) in rodents or livestock

Experience in ES/iPS/SS cells, particularly in using these @types of cells for producing genetically engineered animals

Experience in epigenetics analyses (e.g., DNA methylation by bisulfite sequencing, histone modification by ChIP or, etc.)

A demonstrated track record of publication of research

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

*... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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