Assistant Research Scientist - Perez Lab

Posting Number

F2456P

Working Title

Assistant Research Scientist - Perez Lab

Department

Vet Med-Population Health

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Posting

Type

External

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date

03/01/2026

Job Posting Date

11/13/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Classification Title

Researcher AC

Faculty Rank

Assistant Research Scientist

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in preventive veterinary science, microbiology, molecular virology, or immunology

Position Summary

The Perez Lab in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia is recruiting a highly motivated Assistant Research Scientist to conduct research in the development of novel vaccines. This role presents an opportunity to conduct pioneering research focused on the development of novel recombinant vaccines. The successful candidate will utilize viral reverse genetics platforms, including the Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) vector, to create effective bivalent recombinant vaccines against a broad spectrum of animal and zoonotic pathogens, such as Avian Influenza Virus, Infectious Bronchitis Virus, and Infectious Bursal Disease Virus.

The group’s research interests focus on the interspecies transmission, pathogenesis, and control of viruses of public health concern.

The laboratory uses a wide range of in vitro and in vivo approaches to study the host range of viruses and improve existing or develop novel vaccines and antivirals. We have developed several vaccine platforms against influenza viruses, including vaccines to enhance the mucosal immune response. The Assistant Research Scientist will lead the development and evaluation of modified live virus vaccines based on NDV utilizing reverse genetics techniques, design and execute experiments, meticulously analyze collected data, and prepare comprehensive manuscripts and reports for publication in…