About This Role:

 The Research Associate will be involved in conducting ongoing research in identification of protective African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) antigens, formulation of prototype vaccines, and conducting immunogenicity and efficacy studies in pigs. Additional area of research will involve testing efficacy and cross-protective capabilities of novel Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) mosaic antigens in cattle and testing prototype Bovine Parainfluenza Virus-vectored SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in rodent models.  Some efforts will also be directed at on-going studies focused on identification of Bovine Ultra-Long antibodies against several target antigens of interest for development of peptide-based therapeutic drugs, adjuvant development, and optimization of Lateral Flow diagnostic tools and EliSpot readouts of interest for which there are no commercial products in the market. The on-going research projects on ASFV and BVDV will utilize multiple live vector platforms, and studies will be conducted in commercial swine and cattle at BSL2/3 levels. 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a master's degree and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Cell biology/Vaccinology.
• >5 yrs. hands-on experience generating live-vectored subunit vaccines, generation and affinity purification of recombinant proteins using eukaryotic/prokaryotic cells or cell-free systems, conducting safety and immunogenicity studies in cattle and pigs, hands-on experience conducting cytotoxic T lymphocyte killing assays using chromium-release assay, conducting ELISpot assays using cattle and pig lymphocytes.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$50,000-$55,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.