Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement :

Andrew Broadbent, DVM, PhD, in the department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join his lab, which focuses on avian viruses. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to work on projects that aim to define the molecular basis underpinning the mechanism of viral-induced immunosuppression, and how viral-induced immunosuppression in domestic poultry influences the pathogenicity, evolution, and transmission of opportunistic infections.

Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own projects that deliver excellent high-impact research, both working independently and liaising with other team members. This will involve : collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, contributing to the development of new techniques and methods, managing projects to time and budget, contributing to meetings and discussions, presenting data internally and externally at conferences, generating high impact research publications, and supervising students.

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants are required to hold a PhD in virology, immunology, or another relevant area, or an equivalent degree (e.g. MD, DVM, etc.). Applicants must have at least 3 years' laboratory experience and a proven track record of first-author publications or pre-prints in virology, immunology, or another relevant field.

Physical Demands :

• This position requires the lifting and moving of moderately weighted goods (20-50 lbs., for example, Centrifuge Rotors) up to 25 feet, operating tissue culture cells or zebrafish tanks, and utilizing hazardous chemicals, radioisotopes, and compressed gases. While performing the duties within this job, the employee frequently is required to maneuver, handle, or feel objects, tools, or instrument controls. The position also requires prolonged periods of standing to include maneuvering obstacles which may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and accessing necessary tools and objects. Furthermore, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer.
• To operate specific lab equipment, the employee must utilize devices and make observations from diverse angles of perception : adjusting exploratory and imaging devices as needed. Employees may work in conditions with fluctuating temperatures, including spaces up to 83 F for extended periods.

Preferences :

A PhD in virology is preferred, as is experience with cloning, cell culture, reverse genetics, confocal microscopy, and immunology techniques, and experience with in vivo animal studies of infection and immunity. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, networking skills, and the ability to work as part of a team, and plan their own work and objectives independently are also highly desired.

Licenses / Certifications : NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials :

Cover letter, CV, official transcript, list of three references.

Best Consideration Date :

3 / 18 / 2025

Posting Close Date : NA

Open Until Filled :

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

50,000 - $60,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO / AA Statement

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