Postdoc Research Associate

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position focuses on conducting research in swine nutrition and physiology. Responsibilities include collecting, managing, and curating research data at swine facilities and performing laboratory analyses related to gene and protein expression, intestinal physiology, and proximate analysis of feed, tissue, and fecal samples. The role also supports data interpretation, preparation of research reports, and the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed scientific journals.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting swine (pig) nutrition and physiology research
• Demonstrated ability to perform gene and protein expression analyses
• Experience with intestinal physiology and nutritional research methodologies
• Record of authorship or contribution to peer‑reviewed scientific publications

Department/Program & College Description:
The Iowa State University Animal Science program is recognized globally as one of the best programs for students to receive experiential learning. We boast state-of-the-art research facilities in swine nutrition and ruminant nutrition and have teaching farms in the areas of swine, sheep, beef, poultry, dairy, and equine.

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

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees 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)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

April 30, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 4, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19110

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