Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ovarian Biology and Toxicology

## Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Ovarian Biology and Toxicology Apply:
Ames, IA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R20036##

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Ovarian Biology and Toxicology## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

** The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to a collaborative research program focused on understanding the molecular and phenotypic ovarian responses to PFAS exposure. The successful candidate will conduct animal exposure studies, perform ex vivo ovary culture experiments, and collect phenotypic and biochemical data. Responsibilities include molecular analyses, ovarian follicle assessment, steroid hormone quantification, experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and training and mentoring graduate students.

The position also includes maintaining detailed research records, managing laboratory sample inventories, and supporting a collaborative research environment.
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field.
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in ovarian biology, female reproductive biology, and/or toxicology.
* Experience with animal handling, exposure studies, and biological data collection.
* Experience performing molecular laboratory analyses, including western blotting and immunofluorescent staining.
* Experience with histology, ovarian follicle counting, and/or ex vivo ovary culture.
* Experience with statistical analysis and coding in Python or R, bioinformatic analyses, and/or proteomic analyses.
** Department/Program & College

Description:

** Our commitment is to educate and prepare students for productive and gratifying careers in animal production, veterinary medicine and the diverse areas of animal business and industry. Instruction, research and outreach programs are led by 46 faculty, many of whom are internationally recognized, with expertise in breeding and genetics, genomics, nutrition, physiology, meat science and meat processing, animal well-being and management.

These programs and disciplinary focus areas include beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, swine, sheep, companion animals, laboratory animals and zoo animals.
** Department Unit/Website:
** Department of Animal Science    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.  
** 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:
* Resume/Curriculum Vitae
* Letter of Application/Cover Letter  
** Why Choose Iowa State University?
** Iowa State Employees 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)
* Life insurance and long-term disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Various voluntary benefits and discounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellbeing program
* Iowa State offers Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment, or call  or Toll Free: ## Proposed

Start Date:

November 16, 2026## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:

Post Docs## Original Posting Date:

October 6, 2026## Posting Close Date:

November 6, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R20036