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Kansas State University

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United States , Manhattan

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The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to recruit a Research Assistant Professor to contribute to high-impact research in virus evolution, genomic diversification, and host–pathogen interactions. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position with a predominantly research-focused appointment. The successful candidate will design and execute controlled viral evolution experiments and apply advanced sequencing and bioinformatic approaches to characterize viral population diversity, recombination processes, and structural genome variation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design and execute controlled viral evolution experiments
  • Apply advanced sequencing and bioinformatic approaches to characterize viral population diversity, recombination processes, and structural genome variation

Requirements:

  • PhD in Virology, Microbiology, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated expertise in virus culture systems, experimental evolution, and genomic sequencing technologies
  • Strong publication record in virus evolution and/or viral genomics
  • Experience in interdisciplinary, data-intensive research environments
  • Extensive experience in next-generation sequencing technologies, including both Illumina short-read and Oxford Nanopore long-read platforms
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or comparable languages)
  • Experience working in high-performance computing environments

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with large DNA viruses (e.g., herpesviruses)
  • Detailed knowledge of viral polymerase fidelity and proofreading mechanisms
  • Demonstrated expertise in long-read sequencing–based approaches to resolve recombination and structural variation
  • Experience analyzing defective viral genomes
  • Experience resolving complex population structures
  • Experience linking molecular mechanisms to evolutionary outcomes
What we offer:
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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