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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Control of Emerging Avian Metapneumovirus in Poultry U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Stipend of $64,625 to $86,007 per year. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. Health insurance is required for participation and can be obtained through ORISE; participants are not USDA, ARS, DOE, or ORAU employees and receive no employment-related benefits.

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Dec 4, 2026

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United States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Immunology
Virology
Vaccinology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Vaccine Development
Animal Husbandry
Medical Science

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About this position

USDA-ARS is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity in Athens, Georgia, United States focused on the control of emerging avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) in poultry.

The project is hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, within the Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Unit at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. The research centers on vaccinology, virology, immunology, and poultry health, with a goal of developing vaccines and vaccination strategies that can be applied in U.S. poultry production.

Research activities include developing AMPV vaccines, evaluating vaccination strategies for commercial use, and developing immunologic assays to help predict vaccine efficacy. The opportunity also offers experience with assessing vaccine safety, immune responses, and protective effectiveness, while contributing to a collaborative team working on emerging poultry-virus challenges.

Eligibility highlights: the candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field, and the opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. The appointment is full time.

Funding: stipend is listed at $64,625–$86,007 per year. The appointment begins in 2026, initially for one year, with possible renewal depending on recommendation and availability of funds. Health insurance is required for participation.

Application: submit the application through the Zintellect/ORISE portal. A complete application includes an application form, transcript(s), a current CV/resume, and two recommendations. The deadline is 2026-12-04, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Funding details

Stipend of $64,625 to $86,007 per year. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. Health insurance is required for participation and can be obtained through ORISE; participants are not USDA, ARS, DOE, or ORAU employees and receive no employment-related benefits.

What's required

The candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field. U.S. citizenship is required. The opportunity is full time and documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

How to apply

Go to the ORISE/Zintellect opportunity page, scroll to the bottom of the listing, and click Apply. Prepare an application, transcript(s), CV/resume, and two recommendations before submitting.

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