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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Control of Emerging Avian Metapneumovirus in Poultry U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Pathology
Funding
Stipend of $64,625.00–$86,007.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on funding availability.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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About this position
This postdoctoral research opportunity is based with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in Athens, Georgia, within the Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Unit at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. The unit works on vaccinology, pathobiology, and diagnostics for emerging and re-emerging poultry viruses.
The project focuses on controlling emerging avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) in poultry. New AMPV subtypes have recently been detected in the United States and are spreading across poultry sectors, creating a need for practical vaccine-based control measures. The selected researcher will join a team developing AMPV vaccines and vaccination strategies that can be applied in U.S. poultry production, while also helping to evaluate and develop immunologic assays that can be used to predict vaccine efficacy.
Under mentor Chang Lee, the postdoctoral researcher will gain experience in vaccine development for avian respiratory viruses, assessment of vaccine safety and protective effectiveness, and laboratory approaches that connect immune-response measurements with decisions about vaccine selection and deployment. The opportunity is embedded in a research environment focused on poultry-health challenges and collaborative work across virology, immunology, and vaccine development.
Funding details
Stipend of $64,625.00–$86,007.00 per year; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on funding availability.
What's required
The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant field. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. All application documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
How to apply
Submit the application through the Zintellect/ORISE portal by clicking APPLY on the opportunity page. Provide an application, an unofficial transcript or academic records, a current resume/CV with publication list, and two educational or professional recommendations. Include the reference code and ensure all documents are in English or translated.
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