Contact: David E. Swayne
Laboratory Director

USDA/Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory
934 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30605 USA

Tel: 706-546-3433

Scientist Position in Experimental Pathology

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia has an opening for a full-time Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) with expertise in Veterinary Pathology. The scientist will be responsible for conducting basic and applied research in areas of avian influenza, avian metapneumovirus, Newcastle Disease, and Poult Enteritis Mortality Syndrome.

The incumbent will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists. The VMO will utilize knowledge and skills in gross and microscopic pathology to study disease pathogenesis. Knowledge and skill in immunohistochemical and in situ detection of pathogens is desired. Candidates eligible for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists are encouraged to apply. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, salary commensurate with experience ($56,463 - $103,150).

For information about the research projects, contact David Swayne at (706) 546-3433. Applications in response to this advertisement must be marked ARS-X2S-2227-R. For more information and instructions on how to submit your application package you may obtain a full texted vacancy announcement via Internet at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.hmtl.

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.