Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - PBS - Viral Pathogenesis (Shafiqul Chowdhury (00005547))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

This is a 12-month Senior Postdoctoral Researcher position that will involve some graduate virology teaching support, mentoring laboratory technicians, junior post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students (20%), and research (80%) in the laboratory of Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU.

Job Responsibilities:  

80%- The Senior Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to work on bovine herpesvirus pathogenesis studies, Bovine herpesvirus, and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccine research. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in virology under the mentorship of Dr. Chowdhury.

Notably, this is an opportunity to grow the animal virus research program using the reagents developed in Dr. Chowdhury's laboratory. Research that addresses questions in animal host-virus interaction, pathogen virulence, emerging diseases is of interest. (50%).

20%- Provide teaching support for graduate virology courses, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students. Other duties as assigned.

  

Minimum Qualifications: 

 Ph. D. or DVM and 3 years of experience in bovine herpesvirus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals.

  

Preferred Qualifications: 

 Post-doctoral research experience with relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals. DVM or equivalent and a Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses. In addition, post-doctoral research experience in molecular virology, genetic manipulation of viruses, genetically engineered vaccine research, vaccine efficacy studies in cattle, pigs, sheep or goats, dogs, and cats. Experience inmolecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses, post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpesvirus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals.

  

Special and Physical Qualifications: 

Emergency Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, and lifting less than 50 pounds. 

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury at chowdh@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

July 10, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 10, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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