Postdoctoral Research Associate - Poultry Virology and Immunology

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Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Poultry Virology and Immunology## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

** The Carnaccini lab seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance experimental and translational research in poultry virology, with an emphasis on reverse genetics, cell culture, and plasmid-based systems, vaccine design, cell line immortalization, and in vivo vaccine evaluation in avian models. The successful candidate will lead independent projects, collaborate across disciplines, help manage day-to-day lab operations, and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.##

** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology, or a closely related field (awarded by start date).##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Strong record of research productivity (peer-reviewed publications, preprints, or conference presentations).
* Prior experience with reverse genetics systems for RNA viruses or DNA viruses.
* Experience with avian viruses and/or poultry models.
* Proficiency with vaccine platforms (live attenuated, vectored, subunit, mRNA/DNA) and immunoassays (ELISA, HI, VN).
* Experience with cell line immortalization and validation.
* Competency in data analysis (R/Python/Graph Pad), and version-controlled workflows.
* Evidence of mentorship, leadership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.##
** Department/Program & College

Description:

** At VDPAM, we lead the future of food animal and population medicine. As a global center of excellence, we are recognized for our expertise, valued for our collaborative partnerships, and trusted to deliver innovative, science-driven solutions to the most pressing challenges in animal health and food production.## ##
** Department Unit/Website:**## Proposed

Start Date:

April 1, 2026## Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

April 1, 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:

February 20, 2026## Posting Close Date:

February 27, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18688

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