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Post-Doctoral position for independent research including but not limited to viruses such as Influenza, African swine fever, Vesicular Stomatitus, Rift Valley Fever, Monkey Pox and other select agents under both BSL-2 and BSL-3 bio-containment conditions. This position is part of a very busy, successful research team whose main goal is to develop rationally designed vaccines and diagnostics against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging and zoonotic disease threats. The research is conducted at the BSL2 and BSL3 level of containment and utilizes several select target animal models such as pigs, cows, chickens and mice.
Job Responsibility:
Planning and conducting experiments
Writing and editing manuscripts/articles
Establishing procedures and techniques
Provide educational guidance to students
Conduct independent research including but not limited to viruses such as Influenza, African swine fever, Vesicular Stomatitus, Rift Valley Fever, Monkey Pox and other select agents under both BSL-2 and BSL-3 bio-containment conditions
Display critical thinking and independent judgement as it relates to ongoing and new molecular, viral research
Requirements:
Minimum of DVM with graduate degree – MS or PhD in science related field
DVM with Masters or PhD in immunology, molecular biology, virology, or related field
>5 yrs. Molecular laboratory experience – PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, cell culture techniques, western blotting, affinity purification of recombinant proteins using eukaryotic/prokaryotic cells or cell-free systems, conducting safety and immunogenicity studies, immunological assays, virological assays, poster presentations and/or presentation at local, university or national meetings
Ability to work with animals in the BSL2 and BSL3 level of biocontainment
Experience working or conducting studies with animals – rodents, food animals, and/or companion animals
Molecular or virological laboratory experience - virus isolation, virus purification, virus titration, western blotting, affinity purification of recombinant proteins using eukaryotic/prokaryotic cells or cell-free systems, conducting safety
Acquisition and maintenance of a DOJ Select Agent clearance