Research Scientist II

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands on fieldwork, data driven research, and industry engagement while contributing to meaningful improvements in animal agriculture. The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is committed to improving animal and public health through research, education, and outreach. Faculty and staff collaborate across disciplines to address complex challenges in animal agriculture, including disease prevention, sustainability, and workforce development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
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

Master’s or PhD in Animal Science or Veterinary Science related field.
Experience conducting livestock or animal health research, including field based data collection.
Experience handling and sampling animals, preferably small ruminants such as dairy goats.
Experience contributing to scientific publications, technical reports, or peer reviewed research.
Experience developing or delivering educational or extension materials such as presentations, webinars, or training modules.
Experience in the dairy goat industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and support animal health research in dairy goat systems, including coordinating field data collection such as animal sampling, farm records, and diagnostic data, and analyzing results to inform outcomes
Develop and refine research methods, identify challenges, and implement solutions to improve research quality and effectiveness
Collaborate with faculty, students, and research staff, and may provide guidance to student workers and trainees
Contribute to research dissemination through publications, presentations, and reports to scientific and industry audiences
Engage directly with dairy goat producers and stakeholders by developing educational materials, supporting outreach efforts, and serving as a liaison between the research team and industry