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This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
The position will be associated with Dr. Barker’s lab in the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at NAU’s main campus. The Barker lab primarily studies the NIH priority pathogens Coccidioides immitis and C. posadasii which are risk group 3 pathogens. These studies involve multidisciplinary approaches including molecular genetics, genomics, gene expression analysis, bioinformatics and functional genomic analyses, and immunology and pathogenesis in murine models of disease. Additionally, this person will assist with SARS-CoV2 research in BSL3/ABSL3. Candidates with strong background in any of these fields are encouraged to apply. Under general supervision, applies knowledge, skills and abilities obtained in PhD to plan, design and complete analysis of vaccine trials and other animal experiments in Barker Lab as needed for the U19 and other funded projects.
Communicate Results - 30%
- Prepares manuscripts for publication; presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups.
- Attend meetings.
Complete Experiments - 25%
- Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
- Complete IACUC/IBC paperwork, order mice, and plan ABSL3 usage.
- Complete statistical analysis of data collected in experiments and generate tables and figures for publication.
Lead Work of ABLS3 Assistant Manager - 20%
- Set work schedule, meet regularly, train as needed.
Field Work - 20%
- Collect soil and air filters, process for DNA and manage UG/Grad students on project.
Other - 5%
- Service to PMI.
- Other duties as assigned.
- PhD in Biology.
- 6 years of research experience.
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with ABSL2, ABSL3, BSL2 and BSL3 microbiology.
- Understanding of IACUC and appropriate training and certification in biosafety and vertebrate animal work.
- Record of publication and scientific communication.
- Experience with cultivating Coccidioides and preparing inoculum for murine infection.
- Experience with intranasal infection of mice, IP, SubQ, SM and CP blood collection.
- Nucleic acid purification.
- Conventional and real-time PCR.
- Ability to run statistical software, specifically R.
- Ability to supervise and manage student and technical staff.
Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of medical mycology.
- Expert knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
- Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to vertebrate animals and biosafety containment.
Skills
- Knowledge/Experience of growth and maintenance of Coccidioides.
- Developing and executing innovative data collection and analysis practices.
- Preparing materials for research proposals, presentations, and publications.
Abilities
- Analyzes and synthesizes complex data and information to derive conclusions.
- Identifies and organizes research priorities and anticipates needs.
- Identifies appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods and analyzes data.
- Communicates effectively to coordinate research and convey results of research.
- Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Anticipated salary range is $62,996 to $78,745. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
July 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
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