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Postdoctoral Researcher in Poultry Viral Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics, and Vaccine Research The Pennsylvania State University in United States

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Postdoc

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Immunology

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This is a full-time term appointment initially for one year, with opportunities for renewal based on performance, university need, and funding availability. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including postdoctoral benefits. No stipend or salary amount is specified.

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Immunology
Microbiology
Virology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Medical Science
Animal Experimentation
Avian Influenza

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About this position

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr. Mathias Martins’s research program in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at Penn State University Park, United States.

The laboratory studies poultry viral diseases, with emphasis on avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), viral pathogenesis, molecular diagnostic development, and vaccine research. The postdoctoral researcher will lead projects involving the development and validation of molecular diagnostic assays, experimental investigations of aMPV pathogenesis, and evaluation of vaccine efficacy against H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry.

Responsibilities include molecular, virological, and serological assay development; virus detection and characterization of immune responses; experimental infection and poultry vaccine studies; data analysis; scientific publications and presentations; laboratory equipment and supply management; and compliance with biosafety, animal care, and high-containment facility requirements.

Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and/or a PhD in virology, veterinary medicine, microbiology, immunology, or a related field by the start date. Preferred qualifications include experience with infectious disease research, virus isolation, cell culture, PCR/RT-PCR, serological assays, animal experiments involving poultry, scientific writing, and mentoring.

The appointment is initially for one year, with possible renewal depending on performance, university need, and funding availability. Penn State provides a competitive full-time employee benefits package, including postdoctoral benefits. Applications are reviewed as received until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact details for two to three professional references through the Penn State Careers website.

Funding details

This is a full-time term appointment initially for one year, with opportunities for renewal based on performance, university need, and funding availability. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including postdoctoral benefits. No stipend or salary amount is specified.

What's required

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree and/or a PhD in virology, veterinary medicine, microbiology, immunology, or a related field must be completed by the start date. Preferred experience includes research in virology or infectious diseases; virus isolation, cell culture, PCR and RT-PCR; serological assays and immune-response evaluation; animal experiments, preferably involving poultry; scientific manuscript preparation; and mentoring students or laboratory personnel. Applicants must comply with biosafety, laboratory safety, animal care, and high-containment facility requirements and successfully complete required background checks.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter describing your research background, relevant experience, and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for two to three professional references through the Penn State Careers website. External applicants should apply online at https://hr.psu.edu/careers; current employees and eligible students must apply through Workday.

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