Postdoctoral Research Associate – Avian Immunology & Vaccine Development

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Ames, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate Avian Immunology & Vaccine Development

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Wannemuehler Lab in the Nanovaccine Institute is accepting applications for a productive and result-oriented postdoctoral associate to work together as part of a team that is developing a novel vaccine approach to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The individual will (1) mucosally immunize 1-day-old broiler chickens and examine immunogenicity of fast and slow releasing nanovax formulations (2) help carry out the toxicological evaluations of escalating nanovax doses in chickens and (3) work with other team members in analyzing data from LPAI challenge of vaccinated chickens and addition the individual will work with the team to refine experimental design analyze data and prepare manuscripts for publication reports and conference presentations. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment and facilities in Ames IA and will involve a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in immunology microbiology or related areas
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare scientific manuscripts technical reports and other scientific documentation in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with vaccine administration
  • Experience working with laboratory animal models (e.g. mouse chicken)
  • Molecular biology skills (e.g. expression of recombinant proteins)
  • BSL3 experience
  • Experience in cell culture techniques and immunological analysis (B and T cells cytokines Luminex)
  • Experience in processing tissue and serum samples from poultry.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine advances a threetiered mission of teaching research and service through a highly productive faculty energetic graduate students and the expertise of adjunct collaborators. Our research programs focus on improving animal health protecting public health and enhancing food safety. Faculty members provide instruction in bacteriology immunology virology microbiology epidemiology and public health supporting a comprehensive and integrated approach to veterinary and biomedical sciences.

Department Unit/Website:

About - Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine

Proposed Start Date:

April 6 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

October 6 2027

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

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Why Choose ISU

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:

March 23 2026

Posting Close Date:

March 30 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18818


Required Experience:

IC

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