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University of Minnesota is looking for a Researcher

About Company:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science or a combination of education and scientific experience totalling 4 years in combination
• Post-baccalaureate training and education in science communications especially in disorders/diseases
• Strong science and research background; especially at and within the University of Minnesota system
• Knowledge of animal disease and diagnostics especially in poultry, dairy, and swine
• Familiar with animal production especially poultry, dairy, and swine
• Competent with data gathering and documentation
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management and Quality Assurance Systems
• Previous experience directing the work of hourly employees and/or student workers

Desired qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to work under tight timelines.
• Problem-solving skills
• disorders/diseases
• Familiarity with risk analysis
• Interest in obtaining an MS or PhD in the future
• Adept at Microsoft Office and Google Applications
• Adept at Reference Management software such as Mendeley and Endnote

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Secure Food System team and workgroups to develop African Swine Fever (ASF) and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) risk assessments (20% effort)
• Conduct meta-analyses and literature reviews of infectious agents and animal agriculture commodities of interest (20% effort)
• Research industry standards, government regulations and proposed mitigations as applicable to risk analysis (20% effort)
• Develop technical content including disease spread information, infectious hazard identification, summary documents and recommendations for risk assessment chapters. (10% effort)
• Participate in and organize industry –government workgroup calls (20% effort)
• Support completion of the risk assessments by proof-reading documents, fact-checking, and reviewing references with reference management software (10% effort)
• Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Note:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Interested candidates please apply.