Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Parasitology

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The veterinary parasitology lab seeks a post-doctoral research associate who will be an active part of the lab and contribute to research during this training program.  This position will train by studying P-glycoprotein transporters in parasitic nematodes. The incumbent will conduct PCR testing to detect gene expression and will conduct molecular cloning to obtain full-length gene sequences for heterologous expression. In addition, the incumbent will develop methods for isolation of nematode gut cells in culture for flow cytometric analysis.

• PhD in parasitology or related field  

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience cloning nematode genes.
• Experience identifying nematode larval stages by PCR.
• Experience isolating parasites from clinical materials.
• Experience identifying parasites by gross features.
• Experience performing nucleic acid isolation from parasites.
• Experience performing micromanipulation of parasites.
• Experience collecting nematode products such as ES products and exosomes.                                                                                                                                                

Proposed Start Date:
August 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 1, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
May 3, 2023

Posting Close Date:
May 9, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R11725