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Post Doctoral Researcher in Infectious Disease, Zoonotic Diseases, and Veterinary Preventive Medicine The Ohio State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Term position available for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Standard university employment benefits are mentioned, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.
Country
United States
University
Ohio State University
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The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Post Doctoral Researcher in Veterinary Preventive Medicine at the Columbus Campus.
This fixed-term role focuses on infectious disease research at the human-animal interface, with active surveillance projects involving wild birds and exhibition swine to study zoonotic diseases. The researcher will manage project planning and coordination, sample collection and testing, data analysis, and contribute to hypothesis generation, manuscript writing, grant/report preparation, and presentations.
Students and early-career researchers with a strong background in veterinary science, biology, public health, or related fields may find this opportunity relevant. The post requires a PhD in veterinary medicine, animal science, or a related field. Preferred experience includes laboratory methods such as PCR and ELISA, field sampling from swine and wild birds, use of a laboratory information management system, and a valid driver’s license.
The appointment is for one year with a possibility of extension depending on performance and available funds. The posting also notes standard Ohio State employment benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement options.
How to apply: submit an application through the Ohio State Workday careers portal using the job posting link. Current Ohio State employees and students should use the internal Workday process. Review the posting carefully for any required documents before submitting.
Funding details
Term position available for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Standard university employment benefits are mentioned, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.
What's required
PhD in veterinary medicine, animal science, or a related field. Desired qualifications include experience working in a research laboratory, especially PCR and ELISA, a valid driver’s license, prior field work experience collecting biological samples from swine and wild birds, and previous experience with a laboratory information management system. Willingness to do bench work, field work at livestock shows, farms, and wildlife areas, and travel for sample collection is required.
How to apply
Apply through the Ohio State University Workday careers portal using the job posting link. Current employees and students should log in through Workday for the internal application process. Review the posting for required documents before submitting.
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