Postdoc in Poultry Disease Diagnostics & Epidemiology

Iowa State University - College of Design; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology to lead and support research on diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and pathogen surveillance. The role involves designing studies using PCR and sequencing to improve assays and to study transmission in poultry populations.

The position requires a PhD in Poultry Medicine or a closely related field, with experience in diagnostic assay development, bioinformatics, and a strong publication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or closely related field by start date.
• Experience developing and validating molecular diagnostic assays.
• Clinical diagnostic experience in poultry or veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
• Expertise in virology, microbiology, phylogenetics, sequence typing, and molecular epidemiology.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analyses.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research focused on advancing poultry disease diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and pathogen surveillance.
• Design and conduct research using real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to evaluate diagnostic assays.
• Investigate disease transmission patterns, differentiate primary and secondary pathogens, and contribute to understanding disease emergence and spread within poultry populations.
• Provide technical leadership within the laboratory, including training and supervising students and staff, maintaining operations, and ensuring quality and integrity of research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze and interpret complex data, publish findings, assist with grant development, and present results at regional, national, and international meetings.
• Contribute to innovative research that supports poultry health and the advancement of diagnostic technologies.

Skills

Molecular epidemiology

Phylogenetics

Scientific publication

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Poultry Medicine or related field

Tools

Real-time PCR

Next‑generation sequencing tools

Job description

Iowa State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology to lead and support research on diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and pathogen surveillance. The role involves designing studies using PCR and sequencing to improve assays and to study transmission in poultry populations.

The position requires a PhD in Poultry Medicine or a closely related field, with experience in diagnostic assay development, bioinformatics, and a strong publication