Research Associate
Overview
The Poultry Science Department seeks candidates for a Research Associate position to assist with ongoing research activities in poultry production and processing food safety.
This is a one-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.
Responsibilities
- Develops or assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
- Conducts non-routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
- Coordinates or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
- Collects data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases.
- Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
- Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
- May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include performing literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
- May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
- May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.
Qualifications
Level I: Master's degree in content specific area of research.
Level II: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Level III: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Level IV: Master's degree in content specific area of research and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Contract Type
Limited Term
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