Postdoctoral Research Associate- Joshi

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R32242P

Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Joshi

Department: Vet Med-Precision One Health

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

04/01/2026

Posting Date: 02/19/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

• Cover letter describing your research interests, relevant experience and fit with this position
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please apply by February 30, 2026. We are seeking a candidate who can start immediately; however, the start date is negotiable.

Athens Area

Citizenship is required due to federal security requirements for conducting research at the USDA facility.

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• Cloning influenza antigens into viral vectors (25%)
• Designing and conducting vaccine trials in animal models (15%)
• Performing immunological and virological analyses on samples collected from animal experiments (15%)
• Developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) expressing broadly neutralizing antibodies (10%)
• Maintaining virus stocks and performing virus isolation, titration and neutralization assay (10%)
• Conducting bioinformatics and statistical data analysis (5%)
• Mentoring junior lab members and presenting research findings at national and international meetings (5%)

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

1.0

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research associate position within the Precision One Health Initiative. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to work on highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) vaccine related projects. This position focuses on the development of vectored vaccines and replicon vaccines against HPAIV. The successful candidate will develop recombinant viral vectors and conduct vaccine efficacy trials in animal models.

Our laboratory utilizes adeno-associated virus (AAV) for antibody delivery, providing opportunity to gain experience on AAV-mediated gene delivery. Efficacy of vaccine and antibody delivery platforms will be evaluated in multiple animal models including mice,…