Job Details

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Animal Science

Position Number: 6701456
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Animal Science

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Animal Science
Lubbock
42847BR
Animal and Food Sciences

Position Description
Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with Ph.D studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions

Work with various species of animals with expertise working primarily with sheep and dogs
Train and handle sheep to perform a series of cognitive tests
Program and repair olfactometers
Work with data collection equipment, such as cameras, video recorders and computers.
Program in Python, C++ and R languages
Organize and conduct research projects and publish and present results.
Help care for and manage animals with the highest concern for welfare
Responsible for schedules, data collection, lab management
Write grant proposals for future projects, maintain IACUC protocols and amendments.
Have flexible schedule to accommodate research protocols.
Work with university veterinarian regarding project animals and protocols; and purchase supplies.
Assist veterinary team during necropsies and tissue collection
Prepare samples for histopathology and omics analysis
Work with large data set

Required Qualifications
PhD in area of project specialization Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in Animal Science, neuroscience, psychology or related field.
Knowledge of performing, interpreting and writing original research with a goal of publication in appropriate journals.
Knowledge of animal behavior
Knowledge of modem research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.
Knowledge and research experience in olfaction and use of olfactometers
Experience training detection dogs
Experience programming and coding for research experiments in Python, Rand C++.
Experience constructing, modifying and maintaining behavioral research equipment.
Experience writing/preparing manuscripts for publication.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Cover Letter detailing interest and summary of qualifications.
Resume
Contact list of at least three references.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Nathan Hall, Search Committee Chair at Nathaniel.J.Hall@ttu.edu.

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.