Biological Sciences Post-Bachelor's Research - Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Organization
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Reference Code
ARS-WHNRC-2015-0039-03
How to Apply

A complete application package consists of:

  • An application
  • Official transcript(s) - scanned copies are available
  • A current resume/CV

All documents must be in English or include an official English transcript.

If you have questions, send an email to USDA-ARS@orau.org.  Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Description

The Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) at the University of California, Davis is seeking a Research Associate as part of a team conducting research to investigate the roles of dietary fatty acids and phytochemicals in modulating inflammatory responses. WHNRC is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research center.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with ARS, this position requires a pre-employment check and a full background investigation.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) and foreign nationals.

This is an equal opportunity program open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered veteran’s status.

The appointment is full-time for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of the ARS and availability of funding. The annual stipend rate will be commensurate with education level and experience. A stipend supplement is also provided to offset the cost of an individual or family health insurance plan. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health insurance may be obtained through ORISE. The participant does not become an employee of the ARS or ORISE.

For additional information about the ARS Research Participation Program, please visit http://www.orise.orau.gov/usda-ars.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must have received a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Prior experience in dietary intervention studies in humans; a strong background and documented experience in cellular and molecular biological research work with fatty acids; pattern recognition receptor-mediated cell signaling work and experience analyzing biological samples including human blood samples are highly desirable skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience preparing a manuscript draft for publication in a scientific journal.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (6 )
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