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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Computational and Experimental Approaches to Study Bovine Respiratory Disease U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Stipend of $6,273.67 per month; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to recommendation and availability of funds.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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This postdoctoral research opportunity is with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service at the Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research Unit in Ames, Iowa, within the National Animal Disease Center research environment.
The project focuses on the bovine respiratory disease complex, with particular emphasis on bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). The selected researcher will work on a multidisciplinary study combining bioinformatic, transcriptomic, molecular, and immunological approaches to understand viral evolution and host responses during infection.
Research activities include examining BVDV genetic diversity, especially deletion-containing viral genomes that arise during replication, and investigating how the virus modulates early antiviral immune responses such as interferon signaling. The opportunity also includes wet-lab experiments and assistance with animal studies as needed to support the project objectives.
The participant will join a team working in an ABSL-2 laboratory environment and will receive mentorship in scientific writing, project planning, data presentation, and research methods aligned with USDA-ARS animal health and infectious disease missions. The work is designed to build experience in viral evolutionary biology, host-pathogen interactions, ruminant immunology, and genomic data analysis while contributing to peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
Funding details
Stipend of $6,273.67 per month; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to recommendation and availability of funds.
What's required
The candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, immunology, computational biology, or a related discipline. The degree must have been received within the past five years, or be anticipated by 2027-07-01. Preferred experience includes bioinformatics or transcriptomic data analysis, practical laboratory skills, and familiarity with infectious disease or immunology research. U.S. citizenship is required.
How to apply
Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit an application, transcript(s), a current resume/CV with publication list, and two educational or professional recommendations. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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