The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Scientist within the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM). The primary responsibilities of
the position are to design and execute advanced molecular and virology-based research techniques including the construction of chimeric flaviviruses and subsequent characterization of their in vitro vertebrate and mosquito host ranges and replication kinetics. Other advanced research techniques include the use of Proximity Protein Labeling and RNAi-induced gene knockdown to identify and characterize the virus-host interactions that condition flavivirus host-specificity.
Additional duties include taking a lead role in the preparation of manuscripts, the presentation of research data to the scientific community both locally and nationally, and the supervision of student employees and training of technical support staff. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, creative problem solving abilities, be highly self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently.
For more information about this position, please email Dr. Bradley Blitvich at blitvich@iastate.edu
Doctoral degree
Advanced degree in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, epidemiology or related field
Experience performing viral and/or molecular research techniques
Experience with construction of chimeric flaviviruses
Experience with advanced research techniques to characterize virus-host interactions
Record of peer reviewed manuscripts and publications
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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