Job Abstract

Position Details

Req ID:

req17981

Position Title:

Visiting Research Scientist (LU-SLSAAS)

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

002066

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:

United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 45,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F (8-5)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY
Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences(LU-SLSAAS) PositionAnnouncement

TITLE: Visiting Research Scientist (3 openings)
JOBLOCATION: Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma

Position l. Internal parasitism control in small ruminants:
Scope of Work:

1) Investigate interrelationships between host animal and internal parasites.
2) Investigate alternative medicines to control internal parasites.
3) Manipulate host immunity to diminish parasitism in goats.

Position 2. Meat science in ruminants:
Scope of Work:

1) General meat science in ruminant animals.
2) Animal meat products development, assessment, and processing.
3) Improvement of meat quality by means of feeding or breeding.

Position 3. Animal nutrition and physiology in small ruminants:
Scope of Work: To determine appropriate conditions for conducting research with aportable calorimetry system used with groups of small ruminants in naturalsettings such as on pasture. Studies include the usage of the stationary,individual animal, and indirect open-circuit respiration calorimetry systems todetermine climate change's effect on animal production.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Position 1. Qualifications and Experience: PhD in Animal Science, Veterinary, or Biology. Demonstrated capabilities inconducting internal parasitology experiments and cellular/molecular laboratoryanalyses, data handling, statistical analyses, data interpretation, and preparation and presentationof scientific reports are needed. Capacityto work cooperatively with others is required.

Position 2. Qualifications and Experience: PhD in Animal Science,Biology, or a related field. Demonstrated capabilities in conducting meatscience experiments and cellular/molecular laboratory analyses, data handling, statistical analyses, data interpretation, and preparation and presentationof scientific reports are needed. Thecapacity to work cooperatively with others is required.

Position 3. Qualifications and Experience: PhD in Animal Nutrition,Physiology, or a related field.Strong research background in smallruminant nutrition. Capabilities in conducting animal nutrition experiments andassociated laboratory analyses, data handling, statistical analyses, datainterpretation, and preparation and presentationof scientific publications. Capacity to work cooperatively withothers is required.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
CLOSING DATE: TBD
TOAPPLY: The following must be submitted: 1) cover letter addressing the candidates' experience pertinentto the responsibilities of the position, 2) current curriculum vita, 3)official transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendation. Application and materials should be submitted online.

Langston University is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals withdiverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas, who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity _

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.