Post-Doctoral Associate

Duties:
1) To conduct research and provide technical assistance to the PI, students, and trainees in the lab on surveillance, laboratory data analysis, and other miscellaneous problems related to animal diseases of interest to the USDA:ARS
2) To collect and organize data for research activities.
3) To collaborate with the PI in the generation and testing of research hypotheses and data analysis, writing of papers, grants, and reports, and preparation of presentations and lectures
4) To attend, participate, or present at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed
5) To perform miscellaneous laboratory and office duties as assigned by the PI including, but not limited to, ordering supplies and reagents and help the PI in the organization and coordination of meetings and projects.
6) To maintain frequent communication with other faculty and collaborators, particularly, USDA:ARS laboratories and centers, including, if required traveling to international destinations to meet with collaborators and collect data.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed D.V.M. and Ph.D. degrees by start date and should be able to demonstrate some experience on food animal epidemiology-related research. Candidates with a strong background in statistics, infectious disease modeling, applied mathematics or a related field and/or with demonstrated field or laboratory experience with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) will be given preference. Strong organizational, quantitative analysis, and writing skills are necessary. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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