Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

A successful candidate will be expected to carry out biomedical research from experimental design to publication on the swine infectious diseases. The candidate will lead and participate in collaborative projects to understand host-pathogen interaction and characterization of immunological target of specific ARN and DNA swine pathogens, using in vitro and in vivo models. While they will work with the principal investigator on overall lab goals, they are expected to work independently at the bench and to drive their project forward both experimentally and theoretically, inclusive of experimental design, bench work, analysis of data, and manuscript preparation. Working alongside the PI, they will serve as a mentor for graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring that lab personnel is reaching experimental and program goals. The position will also have some laboratory management duties inclusive of assisting with reagent preparation, laboratory inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining records regarding biological/chemical inventories, environmental health and safety compliance, and grant preparation. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. in virology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Bachelors in Microbiology.
• Experience in the development of molecular and serological diagnostic assays (i.e., primer/probe design for high throughput qPCR, ELISA ).
• Experience in flow-cytometry (viral RNA and protein detection) and western blot techniques.
• Experience in virus isolation and primary cell culture.
• Experience in protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems.
• Experience in cloning and reverse genetic for ARN virus infectious clones production.

Proposed Start Date:
October 9, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
October 8, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• 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.

Original Posting Date:
August 8, 2023

Posting Close Date:
August 14, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R12636