Research Assistant Professor

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

This is a 12-month non-tenure track research assistant professor position that will involve some graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students (20%), and research (75%) in the laboratory of Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU.

Requirements

• Ph.D. and 2 years as a Postdoctoral Researcher.
• At least two years of post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpesvirus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., DVM, and 2 years of Post-doctoral research experience with relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• DVM or equivalent and a Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses.
• Post-doctoral research experience in molecular virology, genetic manipulation of viruses, genetically engineered vaccine research, vaccine efficacy studies in cattle, pigs, sheep or goats, dogs, and cats.

Responsibilities

• 75% - Work on bovine herpesvirus pathogenesis studies, Bovine herpesvirus, and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccine research.
• Establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in virology under the mentorship of Dr. Chowdhury.
• Grow the animal virus research program using the reagents developed in Dr. Chowdhury's laboratory.
• Research that addresses questions in animal host-virus interaction, pathogen virulence, emerging diseases is of interest.
• After the second year in the position, write and be the PI on research proposals and seek salary support (50%).
• 20% - Graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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