Postdoctoral Fellow - Food Safety Project - Stillwater, OK

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Institution:	Oklahoma State University
Location:	Stillwater, OK
Category:	Admin - Laboratory and Research
Posted:	04/09/2009
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Full Time

The postdoctoral fellow will be part of a multi-disciplinary effort to understand the role of filth flies in movement of human pathogens to unprocessed fresh produce. This is part of a Food Safety project within the purview of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity (NIMFFAB) at Oklahoma State University. Responsibilities will include: collection and preparation of fly and environmental samples from animal habitation areas and leafy green production areas; detection of enteric bacteria from samples using enrichment techniques, serological methods, and PCR-based detection; and create bacterial profiles using T-RFLP and other methods. Research will focus on analyzing bacterial profiles obtained from flies and environmental samples to determine the origin of filth flies captured in leafy greens. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist graduate students, publish research results, and interact with other researchers within NIMFFAB. This OAES funded position is available May 15, 2009 in the laboratory of Dr. Astri Wayadande, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in entomology, biochemistry, animal science, or related field is required. Experience in bacteriology, molecular detection, bioinformatics analysis and microscopy is helpful. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Continuation of position is subject to the needs of the department, performance, and availability of funding. Review of applications will begin May 8, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Application materials should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, address, and contact information (phone, fax, email) of three references.

Application material should be sent to Dr. Astri Wayadande, 127 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. Phone: 405-744-1743; email a.wayadande@okstate.edu.

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Dr. Astri Wayadande
Entomomology and Plant Pathology
Oklahoma State University
127 Noble Research Center
Stillwater, OK 74078

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