Postdoc Research Associate

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

This position focuses on conducting research in swine nutrition and physiology. Responsibilities include collecting, managing, and curating research data at swine facilities and performing laboratory analyses related to gene and protein expression, intestinal physiology, and proximate analysis of feed, tissue, and fecal samples. The role also supports data interpretation, preparation of research reports, and the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed scientific journals.

Requirements

• PhD degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting swine (pig) nutrition and physiology research
• Demonstrated ability to perform gene and protein expression analyses
• Experience with intestinal physiology and nutritional research methodologies
• Record of authorship or contribution to peer‑reviewed scientific publications

Responsibilities

• Collecting, managing, and curating research data at swine facilities
• Performing laboratory analyses related to gene and protein expression, intestinal physiology, and proximate analysis of feed, tissue, and fecal samples
• Supporting data interpretation
• Preparing research reports
• Drafting manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed scientific journals

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree