Postdoctoral Research Associate Vaccine Development and Immunology
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Vaccine Development and ImmunologyAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM) at Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We seek a highly motivated researcher to develop and evaluate vaccines and immunomodulatory interventions to protect against respiratory viral diseases.
This position will involve in vitro screening of vaccine and immunomodulatory candidates as well as in vivo testing using animal models. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple research projects including studies focused on diseases of veterinary importance.
In this role the postdoctoral associate will actively participate in the preparation of manuscripts and technical reports and provide support for grant-writing and funding initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications (for temps/postdocs only delete for all other positions):
PhD in Microbiology Immunology Preventive Medicine or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of experience working with mammalian cell culture models
- Experience in vaccine development including immunogenicity and efficacy testing in murine or other mammalian models
- Demonstrated experience working with animal models of respiratory infectious disease
- Proficiency with immunological assays including ELISA flow cytometry multiplex assays and western blotting
- Experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
Department/Program & College Description:
Department Unit/Website (if applicable):
Home - College of Veterinary Medicine
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:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees 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)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Proposed Start Date:
June 1 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:
April 21 2026Posting Close Date:
April 28 2026Job Requisition Number:
R19036Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Required Experience:
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