Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ovarian Biology and Toxicology

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to a collaborative research program focused on understanding the molecular and phenotypic ovarian responses to PFAS exposure. The successful candidate will conduct animal exposure studies, perform ex vivo ovary culture experiments, and collect phenotypic and biochemical data. Responsibilities include molecular analyses, ovarian follicle assessment, steroid hormone quantification, experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and training and mentoring graduate students. The position also includes maintaining detailed research records, managing laboratory sample inventories, and supporting a collaborative research environment.

Requirements

• PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ovarian biology, female reproductive biology, and/or toxicology
• Experience with animal handling, exposure studies, and biological data collection
• Experience performing molecular laboratory analyses, including western blotting and immunofluorescent staining
• Experience with histology, ovarian follicle counting, and/or ex vivo ovary culture
• Experience with statistical analysis and coding in Python or R, bioinformatic analyses, and/or proteomic analyses

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal exposure studies
• Perform ex vivo ovary culture experiments
• Collect phenotypic and biochemical data
• Perform molecular analyses
• Conduct ovarian follicle assessment
• Quantify steroid hormones
• Design experiments
• Analyze data
• Prepare manuscripts
• Train and mentor graduate students
• Maintain detailed research records
• Manage laboratory sample inventories
• Support 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

What This Job Offers

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