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Iowa State University · 19 hours ago

Postdoc Research Associate – Viral Research

positionAmes, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoc Research Associate focused on viral diagnostics and research. The role involves conducting sequence analysis, performing animal studies, and laboratory testing related to viruses of veterinary importance.

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Responsibilities

Conduct sequence analysis to understand the molecular epidemiology of viruses of veterinary importance
Perform animal study and laboratory testing to characterize the pathogenicity and cross-protection of viruses of interest
Conduct other assigned side projects

Qualification

VirologyMolecular biologyVeterinary virus diagnosticsSequence analysisAnimal study

Required

PhD degree in virology, molecular biology, or other related fields

Preferred

2 years of previous postdoc training in veterinary virus diagnostics and research

Benefits

Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
Medical and dental
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

Company

Iowa State University

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Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
dateFounded in 1858
location
Ames, Iowa, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.iastate.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.51M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-03-28Grant
2024-02-26Grant

Leadership Team

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Kevin Kimle
Rastetter Chair of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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