Postdoctoral Researcher - Viral Evolution & Transcriptomics

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Ames, Iowa, invites doctoral researchers to join the ARS project on bovine respiratory disease, emphasizing bioinformatic and transcriptomic analyses. The role includes training in scientific writing, project planning, and data presentation, under mentorship.

The appointment is full-time for one year with potential renewal, starting January 2027. The stipend is $6,273.67 monthly; eligibility requires US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, immunology, computational biology, or related field.
• Degree must have been received within the last five years, or anticipated by 7/1/2027.

Responsibilities

• Engage in bioinformatic and transcriptomic research to characterize viral evolution and host responses during BVDV infection.
• Access and apply advanced molecular, computational, and immunological tools in ABSL-2 lab.
• Assist in wet-lab experiments and animal studies as needed to support project objectives.
• Co-author peer‑reviewed manuscripts and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Transcriptomic analysis

Laboratory skills

Infectious disease research

Education

Doctoral degree (within last 5 years or by 7/1/2027)

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Ames, Iowa, invites doctoral researchers to join the ARS project on bovine respiratory disease, emphasizing bioinformatic and transcriptomic analyses. The role includes training in scientific writing, project planning, and data presentation, under mentorship.

The appointment is full-time for one year with potential renewal, starting January 2027. The stipend is $6,273.67 monthly; eligibility requires US citizenship.