Postdoctoral Scientist
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Position Title:
Postdoctoral ScientistAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Scientist within the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM). The primary responsibilities of
the position are to design and execute advanced molecular and virology-based research techniques including the construction of chimeric flaviviruses and subsequent characterization of their in vitro vertebrate and mosquito host ranges and replication kinetics. Other advanced research techniques include the use of Proximity Protein Labeling and RNAi-induced gene knockdown to identify and characterize the virus-host interactions that condition flavivirus host-specificity.
Additional duties include taking a lead role in the preparation of manuscripts, the presentation of research data to the scientific community both locally and nationally, and the supervision of student employees and training of technical support staff. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, creative problem solving abilities, be highly self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently.
For more information about this position, please email Dr. Bradley Blitvich at blitvich@iastate.edu
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, epidemiology or related field
• Experience performing viral and/or molecular research techniques
• Experience with construction of chimeric flaviviruses
• Experience with advanced research techniques to characterize virus-host interactions
• Record of peer reviewed manuscripts and publications
Department Unit/Website:
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm
Proposed Start Date:
September 3, 2024Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 31, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication 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 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