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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology Iowa State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
This is a full-time, 12-month postdoctoral appointment with employee benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, an employee assistance program, and a wellbeing program. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications; no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Nov 9, 2026
Country
United States
University
Iowa State University
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Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology.
The researcher will lead and support projects in poultry disease diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and pathogen surveillance. Work will include designing and conducting studies using real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to evaluate, develop, and improve diagnostic assays for poultry diseases. The position will investigate disease transmission patterns, distinguish primary and secondary pathogens, and contribute to understanding disease emergence and spread in poultry populations.
The role also involves technical leadership within the laboratory, training and supervising students and staff, maintaining laboratory operations, analyzing complex datasets, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to grant development, and presenting findings at scientific meetings. Research is conducted within Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, a program focused on animal health, food safety, population medicine, and sustainable food production.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or a closely related field focused on poultry infectious diseases by the start date. Preferred experience includes molecular diagnostic assay development and validation, poultry or veterinary clinical diagnostics, virology, microbiology, phylogenetics, sequence typing, molecular epidemiology, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics. A strong publication and presentation record is desirable.
The appointment is scheduled to begin December 1, 2026. It is a 12-month, full-time postdoctoral position with comprehensive employee benefits, including health coverage, retirement benefits, leave, insurance, and wellbeing resources. Apply online with a completed employment application, CV or resume, and cover letter by November 9, 2026.
Funding details
This is a full-time, 12-month postdoctoral appointment with employee benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, an employee assistance program, and a wellbeing program. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications; no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or a closely related field focused on poultry infectious diseases by the employment start date. Preferred qualifications include experience developing and validating molecular diagnostic assays; clinical diagnostic experience in poultry or veterinary diagnostic laboratories; expertise in virology, microbiology, phylogenetics, sequence typing, and molecular epidemiology; experience with next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analyses; and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. Application materials must include a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter.
How to apply
Apply through the Iowa State University Workday employment portal using the “Apply” option. Submit an employment application, resume/CV, and cover letter before November 9, 2026.
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