Postdoctoral Research Associate - Reproductive Biology and Fertility Research
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct independent and collaborative research in male reproductive biology, with a primary focus on livestock species, including swine and cattle. The position supports a research program focused on understanding sperm function and fertility through the application of advanced reproductive, molecular, and computational techniques. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting research data, preparing biological samples for laboratory analyses, and utilizing flow cytometry and imaging technologies to investigate sperm phenotypes and function. The successful candidate will contribute to peer-reviewed publications, grant reporting, and scientific presentations while working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to advance funded research projects and develop new areas of investigation. The position also involves mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, supporting laboratory operations, and fostering a collaborative research environment dedicated to advancing the field of reproductive biology.
Requirements
- PhD in Animal Science for Genetics & Genomics or other related field.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in proteomic data analysis and laboratory bench work related to proteomics.
- Experience operating image-based flow cytometry platforms and analyzing resulting datasets.
- Experience interpreting complex biological datasets and integrating findings into research projects.
Responsibilities
- Designing and conducting experiments in male reproductive biology.
- Analyzing and interpreting research data.
- Preparing biological samples for laboratory analyses.
- Utilizing flow cytometry and imaging technologies to investigate sperm phenotypes and function.
- Contributing to peer-reviewed publications, grant reporting, and scientific presentations.
- Working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to advance funded research projects and develop new areas of investigation.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
- Supporting laboratory operations.
- Fostering a collaborative research environment.
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.
- WorkFlex options for some positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
