Postdoc: Poultry Diagnostics & Epidemiology, Flexible Work

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, IA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology. The role focuses on advancing diagnostic assays using real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to understand disease spread in poultry populations.

The successful candidate will lead laboratory projects, supervise students, interpret complex data, publish results, and contribute to grant proposals while collaborating with diverse

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or closely related field with focus on poultry infectious diseases 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 demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of research on poultry disease diagnostics and epidemiology.
• Develop and validate molecular assays using real-time PCR and sequencing technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; supervise students and staff in the lab.
• Analyze complex data, publish findings, and assist with grant development.
• Present research outcomes at regional, national, and international meetings.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Poultry disease expertise

Bioinformatics

NGS data analysis

Scientific publishing

Education

Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or related field

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, IA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology. The role focuses on advancing diagnostic assays using real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to understand disease spread in poultry populations.

The successful candidate will lead laboratory projects, supervise students, interpret complex data, publish results, and contribute to grant proposals while collaborating with diverse