Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 16 hours ago
USGS Thermal Disease Dynamics in Wildlife Hosts
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$5,000/mo - $5,500/moThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research opportunity with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) focused on the dynamics of thermal disease in wildlife hosts. The role involves measuring infection dynamics and functional immunity of amphibians to a fungal skin pathogen, utilizing both controlled and natural systems.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Detection and quantification of micro-organisms using quantitative and conventional PCR
Culture media and growth of microorganisms
In vivo research techniques using wild animals
Bioinformatic data processing
Study design
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields
Degree must have been received within the past one year and six months, or anticipated to be received by 5/1/2026
Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Good organizational and communication skills
Ability to perform independently and in a team
BA/BS degree or MS degree in Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife or suitable equivalent or current enrollment
Previous laboratory experience with microbiology and molecular biology
Comfortable with live animals
MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint (experience with databases or R language for statistical computing a plus)
Valid US driver's license
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
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