Post-Doctoral Associate

Andrew Broadbent, DVM, PhD, in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join his lab, which focuses on avian viruses. The role centers on developing novel vaccines to protect chickens from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Responsibilities

• Manage independent research projects to deliver high-impact results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Contribute to the development of new techniques and methods.
• Manage projects to time and budget.
• Participate in team meetings and discussions.
• Present research data internally and externally at conferences.
• Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise students.

Requirements

• PhD in virology, immunology, or a related field (or equivalent degree, e.g., MD, DVM).
• Minimum of 3 years’ laboratory experience.
• Proven track record of first-author publications or pre-prints in virology, immunology, or a related field.

Physical Demands

• Lift and move moderately weighted goods (20–50 lbs., e.g., centrifuge rotors) up to 25 feet.
• Operate tissue culture cells or zebrafish tanks.
• Handle hazardous chemicals, radioisotopes, and compressed gases.
• Frequent maneuvering, handling, or feeling of objects, tools, or instrument controls.
• Prolonged standing, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access tools and equipment.
• Regular computer operation.
• Adjust and operate lab equipment from diverse angles of perception.
• Work in fluctuating temperatures, including spaces up to 83°F for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in virology.
• Experience with in vivo animal studies of infection and immunity.
• Experience in an animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) laboratory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong networking skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently.

Pay

$60,000 – $65,000 per year.

Benefits

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