Research Assistant Professor

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Research Assistant Professor## Position Type:

Faculty## Department:

LSUAM Vet Med - PBS - Viral Pathogenesis (Shafiqul Chowdhury ))##

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine## Pay Grade:##

Job Description:

This is a 12-month non-tenure track research assistant professor position that will involve some graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students (20%), and research (75%) in the laboratory of Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU.
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* Job Responsibilities:

** 75% - Work on bovine herpes virus pathogenesis studies, Bovine herpes virus, and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccine research. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in virology under the mentorship of Dr. Chowdhury. grow the animal virus research program using the reagents developed in Dr. Chowdhury’s laboratory. Research that addresses questions in animal host-virus interaction, pathogen virulence, emerging diseases is of interest.

After the second year in the position, the selected candidate will be expected to write and be the PI on research proposals and seek salary support (50%).20% - Graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Ph.D. and 2 years as a Postdoctoral Researcher.

Specific Experience - At least two years of post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpes virus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Ph.D., DVM, and 2 years of Post-doctoral research experience with relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.

Specific Experience - DVM or equivalent and a Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses, post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpes virus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals. In addition, post-doctoral research experience in molecular virology, genetic manipulation of viruses, genetically engineered vaccine research, vaccine efficacy studies in cattle, pigs, sheep or goats, dogs, and cats are essential.
** Special and Physical

Qualifications:

**** Emergency Essential Personnel*
* -This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.Required to be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, climbing, and squatting.## Additional

Job Description:

## Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Chowdhury (chowdh).## Posting Date:

August 8, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):## Additional Position Information:
** Background Check
- ** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
** Benefits
- ** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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