Postdoctoral Associate – Veterinary Virology

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

23h

About The Position

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: 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. In addition, the individual will develop novel vaccine approaches for different animal viruses, including PRRSV and IBV. The individual will evaluate novel antiviral therapies against the Influenza A virus. The individual will also actively participate in the generation of research manuscripts and reports, as well as in mentoring personnel in the Caceres Lab. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment and facilities in Ames, IA, and collaborative institutions across the US.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts, reports, and other technical or scientific documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling animals.
• Experience working with influenza A virus assays in vitro
• Experience characterizing novel viruses in vitro.
• Experience in processing samples from the field or experimental studies involving animals

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop novel vaccine approaches for different animal viruses, including PRRSV and IBV.
• Evaluate novel antiviral therapies against the Influenza A virus.
• Actively participate in the generation of research manuscripts and reports
• Mentor personnel in the Caceres Lab.

Benefits

• Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree