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University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
Graduate Assistant / Poultry Science
Job Location: Fayetteville, AR
Job Type: Graduate Assistant Position
Department:
Poultry Science
Job Duties:
Funding is available for a graduate student to pursue a doctoral degree beginning in the Fall Semester, 2006. Field of study is Behavioral Physiology with an emphasis in Neuroendocrinology. Interest and experience in animal behavior and related techniques, immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization histochemistry, molecular biological techniques and radioimmunoassays are desirable. A background in neurobiology and some training in neurochemical or neuropharmacological techniques would be beneficial. A successful candidate is expected to join either the Poultry Science Program (recently ranked No 3 in the nation among the best meat and poultry-related programs) or Interdepartmental Cell and Molecular Biology Program
Research in the lab is focused on the neuroendocrine control of stress and reproduction in poultry. We study neurohormones and their receptors that impact birds' reproduction and adaptation to stress. We also study specialized neurons in the forebrain of chicks that function as putative encephalic photoreceptors and therefore are responsible for a bird's response to photoperiod and seasonal events in their annual cycle. The research program will provide prospective students with a foundation to address issues of importance to the poultry industry as well as show the value of the domestic chicken as an excellent model in comparative neuroscience and biomedical research. Our work is funded by grants from NSF, USDA-NRI and the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation.
Where To Apply?
Dr. Wayne Kuenzel
Poultry Science Center
1260 West Maple
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Phone: 479-575-6112
University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
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