TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Animal Science

Overview

Location:

Lubbock

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Animal Science

42847

Department:
Animal and Food Sciences

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.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, the university serves over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. Texas Tech is the flagship of the Texas Tech University System and is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:
Referred to as the Hub City, Lubbock serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region. It is a family-friendly community with a low cost of living and a growing metropolitan area population.

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University exists to address the challenges of a growing and changing world. We tackle these challenges by empowering students, advancing discovery, and disseminating knowledge. Our core values are to elevate others, foster discovery, pursue excellence, and value people. The department supports approximately 30 faculty members and more than 1,450 undergraduate and graduate students.

Areas of research excellence include meat science and muscle biology, food science and safety, animal nutrition, health and welfare, and companion animal science.

• 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

• Ability to work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and R on the computer
• Work with various species of animals with expertise working with dogs and cats

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.

• 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 modern 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, R and C++
• Experience constructing, modifying and maintaining behavioral research equipment
• Experience writing/preparing manuscripts for publication

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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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…