Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, post-doctoral researcher position. 

This position is specifically designed to provide research support for a recently awarded USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant related to the sustainability of dairy goat production in the United States.

Responsibilities of this position include leading animal health research activities funded by grants related to respiratory disease, failure of passive transfer, mastitis, and antimicrobial stewardship in dairy goat production systems. The successful candidate will have a unique focus that complements the department’s current research interests, as stated above.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in microbiology, animal science, veterinary medicine, or related field (either PhD or DVM, or equivalent) to be completed prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent completed prior to start date

• Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the U.S.

• Evidence of knowledge related to the U.S. dairy industry (cattle or goat), animal science, and/or animal husbandry

• Experience in performing field research related to animal health

Department/Program & College Description:

Our three-tiered mission of teaching, research, and service is addressed by a highly productive faculty, energetic graduate students, and the additional expertise of adjunct faculty. Our research is applied to the improvement of animal health, public health, and food safety. Our faculty have instructional responsibilities for bacteriology, immunology, virology, microbiology, epidemiology, and public health.

Department Unit/Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm/about/

Proposed Start Date:

January 2, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

March 31, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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 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:

December 1, 2025

Posting Close Date:

December 14, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18175