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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Influenza Virology, Pathobiology, and Vaccinology U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Stipend is listed at $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.

Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

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United States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Keywords

Immunology
Vaccinology
Pathology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Animal Husbandry
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Avian Influenza
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Postdoctoral research opportunity in influenza virology, pathobiology, vaccinology, and diagnostics with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Athens, Georgia, United States.

The project is based in the Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases unit at the USDA-ARS US National Poultry Research Center. The research focuses on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry and livestock, including vaccine efficacy, transmission dynamics, immune correlates of protection, antigenic relationships between vaccine and field strains, and DIVA (Differentiation of Infected from Vaccinated Animals) strategies.

The selected postdoctoral researcher will evaluate commercial and experimental vaccines, study whether field viruses can infect or spread among vaccinated animals, and contribute to outbreak-response research supporting integrated control programs. This is a multidisciplinary opportunity for candidates interested in avian influenza, veterinary virology, animal health, and vaccine development.

Eligibility: applicants should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field. The opportunity is open to U.S. citizens only. The appointment is full time and initially for one year, with possible renewal depending on recommendation and funding availability.

Funding: stipend is listed at $64,625–$86,007 per year. Health insurance is required for participation and can be obtained through ORISE.

How to apply: submit the application through Zintellect/ORISE by clicking APPLY on the opportunity page. A complete application includes an application form, transcript(s), a current CV/resume, and two recommendations. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline is 2026-12-04.

Funding details

Stipend is listed at $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.

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 intended for applicants with interest in influenza virology, vaccinology, pathobiology, diagnostics, transmission dynamics, and animal disease research.

How to apply

Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Prepare an application, unofficial transcript or academic records, current CV/resume, and two recommendations. Submit documents in English or with official English translations.

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