College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University ยท 2 months ago
TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Animal Science
Lubbock
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$44,500/mo - $71,200/moThe College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Animal Science. The role involves conducting specialized research, training and handling animals, and managing research projects while working closely with graduate faculty members.
Higher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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 modem 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
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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