Advanced Animal Virology & Immunology Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Kansas; On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Manhattan, Kansas, offers a post-graduate research opportunity with USDA ARS. The project focuses on animal virology and immunology under the Foreign Animal Diseases Research Unit (FADRU). You will work on virus isolation, vaccine evaluation, and advanced molecular techniques.

Anticipated start in 2026; appointment is one year with potential renewal. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens; stipend is commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences (required).
• Degree received within the last five years (preferred).
• U.S. citizenship required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in virus isolation, propagation, and titration techniques.
• Design and evaluate vaccines; measure serum antibody responses using neutralization assays and ELISAs.
• Apply molecular and cellular methods including recombinant DNA technology, sequencing, real-time PCR, and tissue culture.
• Conduct data interpretation and scientific communication under mentorship of FADRU scientists.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Manhattan, Kansas, offers a post-graduate research opportunity with USDA ARS. The project focuses on animal virology and immunology under the Foreign Animal Diseases Research Unit (FADRU). You will work on virus isolation, vaccine evaluation, and advanced molecular techniques.

Anticipated start in 2026; appointment is one year with potential renewal. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens; stipend is commensurate with education and experience.