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(INTERDISCIPLINARY) Research Microbiologist/Research Veterinary Medical Officer
Agricultural Research Service · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
This position works with the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (FABADRU) in Manhattan, Kansas. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. *Final grade level may be determined by a peer review panel.
What You'll Do
- →Identify, propose, and perform independent and collaborative research to achieve the research objectives.
- →Provides unique leadership and research skills to contribute to the identification, description, and characterization of the effects of foreign animal diseases in livestock.
- →Develop molecular, clinical, and virology techniques to understand virus-host interactions.
- →Develop methods or therapies as countermeasures to infection and disease.
- →Organize a research program by establishing research priorities providing leadership in planning research projects.
- →Supervise the execution of research, review research in progress, evaluate completed research, lead discussions on the interpretation of results, and report and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals the progress of research.
Requirements
- ✓OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: Successful completion of three years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position.
- ✓Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program.
- ✓OR BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: Specialty boards that are recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) certify eligible candidates as specialists in specific veterinary medical fields.
- ✓Veterinarians who successfully complete all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization may qualify for the GS-13 grade level.
- ✓Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting their diplomate status.
- ✓Research from the applicant has led to awards, honors, or recognition from major national and international organizations.
- ✓Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-14 or GS-15 grade levels.
- ✓Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
- ✓Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
- ✓You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- ✓To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation.
- ✓Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral.
- ✓Also, please submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications.
- ✓Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made.
Personality Fit
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