Postdoc Research Associate Poultry Disease Diagnostics
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5 days ago
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Poultry Disease DiagnosticsAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
This position supports poultry health research through the design implementation and evaluation of advanced diagnostic and epidemiological studies. Responsibilities include leading laboratorybased research projects supervising personnel and contributing to scholarly dissemination and grant development efforts.
- Design and conduct realtime PCR sequence typing and nextgeneration sequencing (second and thirdgeneration) research projects to evaluate existing and develop new poultry disease diagnostic assays
- Lead poultry disease epidemiology research to differentiate primary versus secondary pathogens and to identify sources of infection and transmission patterns
- Develop and refine research methodologies; identify potential issues recommend and implement solutions and collaborate in the development of new diagnostic and laboratory techniques
- Review research progress and evaluate experimental results to ensure data quality and project objectives are met
- Train students and staff in laboratory techniques and equipment operation including technology capabilities limitations and expected outcomes
- Supervise students and staff and maintain organization integrity and management of laboratory spaces and research samples
- Participate in and present research findings at local regional and national professional meetings related to poultry health and diagnostics
- Assist with the preparation of scientific publications grant proposals and related research documentation.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in poultry medicine or equivalent degrees with a focus on Poultry Infectious Diseases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in molecular diagnostics development and validation
- Clinical diagnostic experience involving viral and microbiological pathogens
- Expertise in phylogenetic analysis and sequence typing
- Documented scholarly productivity through peerreviewed publications
Department/Program & College Description:
The Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine program (VDPAM) is recognized as a leader sought as a collaborator and trusted as a provider of solutions to the food animal and population medicine challenges of the world.
Department Unit/Website:
Home - College of Veterinary Medicine
Proposed Start Date:
May 15 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 14 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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:
April 9 2026Posting Close Date:
April 16 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18968Required Experience:
IC
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