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<p class="MsoNormal">Forward on behalf of Dr. Wes Watson<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Wes Watson <<a href="mailto:wwatson@ncsu.edu" target="_blank">wwatson@ncsu.edu</a>> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:13 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Postdoctoral position Panama<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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 </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">develop
and evaluate improved male-only strains of the New World Screwworm (NWS - <i>Cochyliomyia hominivorax</i>) under the overarching strategy of finding more effective and cost-efficient methods for eradication and control of this pest.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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 </span><a href="mailto:mjscott3@ncsu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1a73e8">mjscott3@ncsu.edu</span></a> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">can
answer any specific questions interested parties may have. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position Overview</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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).</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Candidates <u>must have</u> a PhD degree in genetics, molecular biology, or related discipline. Additional knowledge
and experience required includes:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Advanced English in reading, writing, and speaking (Ability to communicate in Spanish preferable but not required);</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong foundational knowledge in Molecular Biology and Genetics (</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of insect genetics and transgenesis
desirable);</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of molecular biology techniques;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Minimum three years of experience working in molecular genetics.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of project evaluation methodologies;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Preparation of scientific articles and oral presentations;</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Compensation, including living allowance, is commensurate with experience. International candidates are welcome
to apply.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interested candidates should send a CV to: <a href="mailto:reculutamiento@copeg.org" target="_blank">reculutamiento@copeg.org</a> no
later than January 20, 2021.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">About COPEG</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For more information about COPEG please visit: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.copeg.org/__;!!KwNVnqRv!TKrIvAGdRk0OmtA21m7owpqOYMdVwFxu8vHjPNEk6pxKJ-JW5nxWJmXH3C2CL5U$" target="_blank">https://www.copeg.org/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Vanessa P. Dellis</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">General Director</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">United States- Panama Cooperative Screwworm Program (COPEG)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Phone (Pacora, Panama): +(507) 296-0006 (extension 2102)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Phone (US Embassy Panama): +(507) 317-5027</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Mobile: +(507) 6452 6463</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d">Email: <a href="mailto:Vanessa.P.Dellis@usda.gov" target="_blank">Vanessa.P.Dellis@usda.gov</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Johana Jimenez <<a href="mailto:jjimenez@copeg.org" target="_blank">jjimenez@copeg.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:10 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> GrupoCopeg <<a href="mailto:grupocopeg@copeg.org" target="_blank">grupocopeg@copeg.org</a>>; GrupoAphis <<a href="mailto:grupoaphis@copeg.org" target="_blank">grupoaphis@copeg.org</a>>; GrupoARS <<a href="mailto:grupoars@copeg.org" target="_blank">grupoars@copeg.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Recursos Humanos Anuncia: Vacante para la Posición de INVESTIGADOR CIENTÍFICO / SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-PA">Buenas tardes estimados,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-PA">Adjunto informaciòn de la vacante. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-PA">Saludos cordiales,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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