Postdoc: Theileria Diagnostics & Vaccine Research

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance via ORISE

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a research opportunity with the USDA ARS in Pullman, WA. The project focuses on Theileria diagnostics, drug development, and vaccines for cattle and horses, with collaboration across ADRU–USDA and WSU. Start date Fall/Winter 2026, appointment for two years, full-time.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be within four years of completion. Citizenship is restricted to U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have completed a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Degree must have been received within the last four years or expected by start date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and analyze research experiments related to Theileria project.
• Collaborate with ADRU–USDA scientists and Washington State University faculty.
• Present seminars and defend thesis/dissertation as part of the academic activities.

Skills

Immunology

Infectious diseases

Diagnostics

Vaccine development

RNA-seq analysis

Statistics

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a research opportunity with the USDA ARS in Pullman, WA. The project focuses on Theileria diagnostics, drug development, and vaccines for cattle and horses, with collaboration across ADRU–USDA and WSU. Start date Fall/Winter 2026, appointment for two years, full-time.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be within four years of completion. Citizenship is restricted to U.S. citizens.