Postdoctoral Associate – Veterinary Virology

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, US
Onsite
Influenza a virus pathogenesis
Viral-host interactions
Develop novel vaccine approaches
Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Veterinary Virology to perform research on viral pathogenesis and develop novel vaccine approaches. The role involves in vitro and in vivo assays, manuscript preparation, and mentoring within a collaborative lab environment

Job Summary

  • The Caceres Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM) is accepting applications for a productive and result-oriented postdoctoral associate.
  • The individual will perform different in vitro and in vivo assays to better understand the pathogenesis and viral-host interactions of Influenza A virus and other viral pathogens relevant for animals and humans.
  • Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, onsite childcare, and flexible spending accounts.

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Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Veterinary Virology to perform research on viral pathogenesis and develop novel vaccine approaches. The role involves in vitro and in vivo assays, manuscript preparation, and mentoring within a collaborative lab environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Influenza A virus pathogenesis
  • viral-host interactions
  • develop novel vaccine approaches
  • evaluate novel antiviral therapies
  • generation of research manuscripts

Nice-to-have

  • productive and result-oriented
  • state-of-the-art labs
  • collaborative institutions
  • mentoring personnel

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience handling animals
  • Experience with influenza A virus assays
  • Experience characterizing novel viruses

Work Rights

Not specified

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