Bioinformatics for Immune Responses to Intracellular Bacteria

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a research opportunity in Ames, Iowa, affiliated with USDA ARS. You will contribute to projects developing intervention strategies against intracellular bacterial infections in livestock and wildlife, using genomics and immunology approaches.

A doctoral degree is preferred, with rapid, mission-driven collaboration across teams. The appointment is full-time, with a yearly stipend of $87,000 to $99,000, and citizenship is restricted

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is preferred (or expected by Dec 2026).
• Experience with bioinformatic analyses in transcriptomics/genomics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on intracellular bacterial infections in livestock and wildlife.
• Apply genomics, transcriptomics, and immunology to study host responses.
• Prepare immunologic samples for sequencing analysis.
• Collaborate with the mentor and ARS team to advance projects.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

Immunology background

Communication & teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Tools

Genomic analysis software

Transcriptomics tools

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a research opportunity in Ames, Iowa, affiliated with USDA ARS. You will contribute to projects developing intervention strategies against intracellular bacterial infections in livestock and wildlife, using genomics and immunology approaches.

A doctoral degree is preferred, with rapid, mission-driven collaboration across teams. The appointment is full-time, with a yearly stipend of $87,000 to $99,000, and citizenship is restricted