Postdoctoral Scholar
Core
Lead research on avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) diagnostic assays, viral pathogenesis, and vaccine efficacy against H5 HPAI in poultry.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Virology/Animal Models)
Builds
Molecular diagnostic assays, experimental infection studies, and vaccine evaluation protocols
Domain
Veterinary medicine, virology, infectious diseases
Required skills
virology, molecular diagnostics, PCR/RT-PCR, serological assays, animal experimentation (poultry), scientific manuscript preparation
Preferred skills
virus isolation, cell culture, immune response evaluation, mentoring laboratory personnel
Technologies
PCR, RT-PCR, cell culture systems, high-containment facility equipment
Responsibilities
Develop and validate molecular diagnostic assays for avian viruses; Conduct experimental infection and vaccine evaluation studies in poultry; Analyze experimental data and contribute to scientific publications; Ensure compliance with biosafety and animal care protocols; Maintain laboratory equipment and records
Seniority
Postdoctoral (early-career researcher)