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Ames, Iowa, United States
Onsite
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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/Program & College Description:
Our commitment is to educate and prepare students for productive and gratifying careers in animal production, veterinary medicine and the diverse areas of animal business and industry. Instruction, research and outreach programs are led by 46 faculty, many of whom are internationally recognized, with expertise in breeding and genetics, genomics, nutrition, physiology, meat science and meat processing, animal well-being and management. These programs and disciplinary focus areas include beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, swine, sheep, companion animals, laboratory animals and zoo animals.
Department Unit/Website:
Department of Animal Science
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.
Application Instructions:
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