[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: FW: Postdoctoral position Panama

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Forward on behalf of Dr. Wes Watson

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*From:* Wes Watson <wwatson at ncsu.edu>
*Sent:* Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:13 PM
*Subject:* Postdoctoral position Panama

I am pleased to announce a unique research opportunity for a post-doctoral
fellowship (see attached) in the Republic of Panama with the Panama-United
States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworms
(COPEG).  This position collaborates with scientists at North Carolina
State University (NCSU) and with the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) to develop and evaluate improved male-only strains of
the New World Screwworm (NWS - *Cochyliomyia hominivorax*) under the
overarching strategy of finding more effective and cost-efficient methods
for eradication and control of this pest.

I encourage you to apply or share this opportunity with colleagues,
students, staff, and other potentially interested parties.  Please find
below/attached a description of the position requirements and application
instructions.  Dr. Max Scott mjscott3 at ncsu.edu can answer any specific
questions interested parties may have.

*Position Overview*

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to develop transgenic
male-only strains of NWS that carry a conditional early-acting
female-lethal genetic system.  This is a unique opportunity to develop a
novel transgenic strain that can be readily assessed for potential for
genetic control in the field.  The research will be performed within the
only sterile screwworm mass-rearing facility in the world, located in
Pacora, Panama, under the guidance of COPEG management and its research
partners.  An efficient transgenic strain could facilitate control of this
important pest in countries in which it is endemic, as well as reduce costs
for ongoing control in Panama (refer to COPEG Program description below).

Pacora is a short drive from the Tocumen International Airport in Panama
City.  With the close proximity of the Panama Canal and a well-established
business community, Panama City offers an exciting lifestyle for the young
professional, as well as opportunities for international collaboration with
prestigious research organizations such as the USDA’s Agricultural Research
Service and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Candidates *must have* a PhD degree in genetics, molecular biology, or
related discipline.  Additional knowledge and experience required includes:

·  Advanced English in reading, writing, and speaking (Ability to
communicate in Spanish preferable but not required);

·  Strong foundational knowledge in Molecular Biology and Genetics (Knowledge
of insect genetics and transgenesis desirable);

·  Knowledge of molecular biology techniques;

·  Minimum three years of experience working in molecular genetics.

·  Knowledge of project evaluation methodologies;

·  Knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques;

·  Preparation of scientific articles and oral presentations;

Compensation, including living allowance, is commensurate with experience.
International candidates are welcome to apply.

Interested candidates should send a CV to: reculutamiento at copeg.org no
later than January 20, 2021.

*About COPEG*

COPEG is an independent commission, established in 1994 through an
international treaty between Panama’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Development (MIDA) and the USDA.  Its mission is to prevent, detect,
suppress, and control NWS, a dangerous pest of warm-blooded mammals,
including livestock, various types of wildlife, and humans.  NWS is one of
the World Organization of Animal Health’s notable diseases of concern;
Where it is endemic, it causes millions of dollars of losses, as well as
significant harm to animal health and welfare.  COPEG maintains the only
sterile NWS mass-production facility in the world.  Located in Pacora,
Panama, this Level II bio-secure facility produces approximately 20 million
sterile flies per week and continuously releases them over the Darien, a
province along the Panama – Colombia border, to maintain a biological
barrier and prevent northward movement of this devastating pest into
NWS-free areas in Central and North America.

For more information about COPEG please visit: https://www.copeg.org/
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.copeg.org/__;!!KwNVnqRv!TKrIvAGdRk0OmtA21m7owpqOYMdVwFxu8vHjPNEk6pxKJ-JW5nxWJmXH3C2CL5U$>

Vanessa P. Dellis

General Director

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

United States- Panama Cooperative Screwworm Program (COPEG)

Phone (Pacora, Panama): +(507) 296-0006 (extension 2102)

Phone (US Embassy Panama): +(507) 317-5027

Mobile: +(507) 6452 6463

Email: Vanessa.P.Dellis at usda.gov

*From:* Johana Jimenez <jjimenez at copeg.org>
*Sent:* Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:10 PM
*To:* GrupoCopeg <grupocopeg at copeg.org>; GrupoAphis <grupoaphis at copeg.org>;
GrupoARS <grupoars at copeg.org>
*Subject:* RE: Recursos Humanos Anuncia: Vacante para la Posición de
INVESTIGADOR CIENTÍFICO / SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER.

Buenas tardes estimados,

Adjunto informaciòn de la vacante.

Saludos cordiales,
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