U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Swine Viral Disease Research (PRRSV/PEDV) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
United States
University
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USDA-ARS is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in swine viral disease research at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, United States. The project sits in the endemic swine viruses laboratory group of the Virus and Prion Research Unit and focuses on veterinary science, virology, immunology, pathology, and related computational biology approaches.
The research centers on live animal studies with conventional swine across production stages, primarily involving PRRSV (porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) and PEDV (porcine epidemic diarrhea virus). Fellows will participate in study design, infectious challenge work, sampling, necropsies, specimen processing, and laboratory analyses such as nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCR, ELISA, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cell culture, and RNA sequencing. There are also opportunities to interpret results, write reports, present findings, publish, travel, and collaborate with scientists across ARS, academic institutions, and research consortia.
Eligibility: applicants must be pursuing or have completed a doctoral degree (DVM, PhD, or MD) in a relevant field. The degree must have been earned within the last five years or be expected by 2027-05-31. Preferred experience includes swine veterinary science, virology, immunology, animal care and use ethics, BSL-2 research, and laboratory assays on animal-derived samples.
Funding: stipend of $75,000–$95,000 per year. The appointment is full time, initially for one year, and may be renewed depending on funding and recommendation. Proof of health insurance is required; participants are not employees of USDA, ARS, DOE, or ORAU.
Deadline: 2026-11-20 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early.
How to apply: apply through the Zintellect/ORISE portal using the APPLY button. Prepare an application, transcript(s), CV/resume, and two recommendations. Use the reference code USDA-ARS-MWA-2026-0364 when contacting ORISE support.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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