Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nanovaccine Institute | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nanovaccine Institute

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Prof. Rizia Bardhan's laboratory in the ISU Nanovaccine Institute is accepting applications for an ambitious and result-oriented postdoctoral associate, funded through NIH, in cancer immunotherapies and diagnostics with nanoparticle probes. The individual will design (1) nanoparticles that enable multimodal imaging with PET and Raman spectroscopy, (2) can deliver combinatorial immunotherapies, and (3) perform label-free Raman in cells, tissues, and biofluids and apply some machine learning approaches to assess the outcomes. The individual will work with various mouse models. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in gold nanoparticle synthesis, liposomes, bioconjugation of nanoparticles

Experience in mammalian cell culture, various mouse models of cancer

Experience in imaging techniques such as fluorescence, Raman, medical imaging (MRI, PET etc.) as evidenced by a strong track record of high quality publications in high impact journals

Experience with basic biological techniques including flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry

Experience in immunotherapies

Department Unit/Website:

Proposed Start Date:

January 6, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

July 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

October 22, 2024

Posting Close Date:

October 29, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15742

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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