Postdoc Research Associate

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Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

** The Caceres Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM) is accepting applications for a productive and result-oriented postdoctoral associate. The individual will (1) perform different in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of novel vaccines against avian influenza and other viral pathogens. In addition, the individual will engage in the investigation of the pathogenesis and viral-host interactions of influenza and other RNA viruses using multiple molecular biology approaches and ex vivo/in vivo models.

The individual will also actively participate in the generation of research manuscripts and reports, and in mentoring personnel in the Caceres Lab. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment and facilities in Ames, IA, and collaborative institutions across the US.
** Job details:
** Term: 1 year term with opportunity for renewal based on funding##
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** PhD in Microbiology, molecular biology or related field##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Experience working with ex vivo models in ALI culture.

Experience working with the influenza virus in vitro.

Experience in processing samples from in vivo studies involving influenza or other viral pathogen.

Experience preparing manuscripts, reports, and or other documents of a technical and scientific nature.## Proposed

Start Date:

March 15, 2026## Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

March 14, 2027## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:  
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans  
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans  
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Wellbeing Program## Original Posting Date:

January 29, 2026## Posting Close Date:

February 4, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18530

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