WhatsApp Channel Join Now Telegram Group Join Now ? Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) – Poultry Science | Auburn University Institution: Auburn University – Department of Poultry Science ? Location: Auburn, Alabama, USA ? Position Available: Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) – Poultry Science ? Research Area: Salmonella | Campylobacter | Poultry Science | Molecular Microbiology | Microbiome Analysis | Genomics | Bioinformatics | Intervention Strategies The Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated PhD graduate research assistant interested in Salmonella and Campylobacter research in commercial poultry production. The position will start in Spring 2027 and will focus on understanding and controlling foodborne pathogens through integrated approaches involving molecular microbiology, microbiome analysis, genomics, bioinformatics, and intervention strategies. ? What You’ll Work On Foodborne Pathogen Research Conduct research focused on understanding and controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in commercial poultry production.

Molecular Biology

Perform laboratory techniques including PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and sequencing library preparation. Microbiology & Biosafety Conduct independent research in BSL-2 laboratories and poultry research facilities, including bacterial culture, isolation, and classical microbiological techniques. Genomics & Sequencing Work with sequencing technologies and genomic approaches, including Illumina and/or Oxford Nanopore sequencing.

Microbiome & Bioinformatics Analyze microbiome and 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing data, whole-genome sequencing data, genome assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics.

Scientific Data

Analysis & Publications Analyze experimental data and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. ? Ideal Candidates You hold an M.S. in Poultry Science, Animal Science,



Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field. You have completed a research-based thesis or equivalent laboratory research project. You possess strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Hands-on experience in molecular biology, microbiology, sequencing, genomics, or bioinformatics will be highly advantageous.

Experience with Linux, R, Python, QIIME2, or comparable bioinformatics tools is preferred. ? Preferred Technical Skills Experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: DNA/RNA extraction and quality assessment

PCR and qPCR, including primer design and assay optimization

Bacterial culture, isolation, and classical microbiological techniques

Illumina and/or Oxford Nanopore sequencing

Microbiome and 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing analysis

Whole-genome sequencing, assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics

Bioinformatics using Linux, R, Python, QIIME2, or similar tools ? What You’ll Gain Opportunity to pursue PhD-level research at Auburn University.

Hands-on experience in poultry food safety and foodborne pathogen research.

Training in advanced molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, and bioinformatics.

Experience working in BSL-2 laboratories and poultry research facilities.

Opportunities to analyze research data and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Interdisciplinary research experience combining laboratory and computational approaches.



? How to Apply Interested candidates should contact Dr.

Sabin

Poudel for further details before applying. ? Email: [email protected] Applicants should include the following documents in their initial contact, preferably combined into a single PDF: Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

English proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS)

Contact information for three references

Technical skills summary, including techniques/software, proficiency level, and context of use ? Job Details Institution: Auburn University Department: Department of Poultry Science Position: Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) Location: Auburn, Alabama, USA Research Focus: Salmonella & Campylobacter in Commercial Poultry Production Start Date: Spring 2027 Minimum Qualification: M.S. in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Biological Sciences, or related field Research Experience: Research-based thesis or equivalent laboratory research experience Preferred Skills: PCR | qPCR | DNA/RNA Extraction | Microbiology | Sequencing | Genomics | Bioinformatics | Linux | R | Python | QIIME2 Category PhD Research Assistantship | Poultry Science | Microbiology | Molecular Biology | Food Safety | Salmonella Research | Campylobacter Research | Genomics | Bioinformatics | Animal Science | Research Jobs ?️ Tags #AuburnUniversity #PhD #ResearchAssistantship #PoultryScience #Microbiology #MolecularBiology #Salmonella #Campylobacter #FoodSafety #Bioinformatics #Genomics #AnimalScience #PhDOpportunity #ResearchJobs #USAJobs Follow Biopractify for more & Join our community : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F38FNCU0nfvFCDf1mYJDbm About The Author Jobs By Biopractify See author's posts Continue Reading Previous: ? Young Qualified Program (YPP) | Reliance Life Sciences

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