Research Assistant Professor

This is a research position. The person who is hired to position will have the responsibility to help the PI to prepare research proposal and manuscripts, plan and conduct experiments under the supervision of the PI and keep laboratory records.

  • 518602
  • Manhattan
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Academic / Faculty - 12 month
  • On-site

About This Role

The Anatomy and Physiology department within the College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a Research Assistant Professor. The person who is hired to this position will prepare research proposals (1-2/year) and manuscripts (1-2/year) with minimum supervision from the PI. Specifically, lead a group of research assistants to: 1) develop and manufacture autogenous vaccines for food animals; 2) design and perform experiments on swine and bovine pathogen diagnostic tests; 3) conduct laboratory and field vaccine evaluation (animal studies) in BSL-2 and BSL-3 space; and 4) ensure the laboratory is in regulatory compliance with university policies.  They will present data in lab, national, and international meetings, and also help junior postdoc and graduate students. 

Worksite Option

This position is onsite

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD
  • Working experience in a BSL-2 and BSL-3 research facility with vaccine development and evaluation.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD with minimum 2 year working experience in viral disease diagnostic assays and/or vaccine development research.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume/ CV
  • Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$65,000-85,000/year

 

 

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