Postdoctoral Research Associate – Avian Immunology & Vaccine Development
las.iastate.edu
Ames, IA, USA
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Mucosal immunization of broiler chickens
Toxicological evaluation of nanovaccines
Data analysis of vaccinated poultry
The position involves developing a novel vaccine approach to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza using advanced nanovaccine formulations
Job Summary
The position involves developing a novel vaccine approach to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza using advanced nanovaccine formulations.
Work will be conducted in state-of-the-art labs in Ames, IA, with collaboration from the University of Wisconsin.
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, onsite childcare, and various wellbeing programs.
Matching Summary
The position involves developing a novel vaccine approach to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza using advanced nanovaccine formulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
mucosal immunization of broiler chickens
toxicological evaluation of nanovaccines
data analysis of vaccinated poultry
scientific manuscript preparation
collaborative team research
Nice-to-have
vaccine administration experience
laboratory animal model expertise
molecular biology skills
BSL3 laboratory experience
cell culture and immunological analysis
processing poultry tissue and serum samples
Key Requirements
PhD in immunology or related field
strong verbal and written communication skills
ability to prepare scientific manuscripts and reports