Postdoc: Poultry Diagnostics & Epidemiology — WorkFlex

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Ames, IA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology. The role leads projects applying real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to assess diagnostics and disease spread in poultry populations.

The successful candidate will supervise lab personnel, analyze complex data, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to grant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed in poultry medicine or closely related field by start date.
• Experience developing and validating molecular diagnostic assays.
• Clinical diagnostic experience in poultry or veterinary labs.
• Expertise in virology, microbiology, phylogenetics, and molecular epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research on poultry disease diagnostics and epidemiology.
• Design and conduct studies using PCR, sequencing, and NGS to improve diagnostics.
• Train and supervise students and staff; maintain lab operations and quality.
• Publish findings, assist with grants, and present at meetings.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Molecular epidemiology

Bioinformatics analyses

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Poultry Medicine or related field

Tools

Real-time PCR

Sequence typing

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics

Job description

Iowa State University, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Ames, IA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology. The role leads projects applying real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to assess diagnostics and disease spread in poultry populations.

The successful candidate will supervise lab personnel, analyze complex data, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to grant