Postdoc Research Associate Animal Science at Iowa State University

Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Animal ScienceAppointment Type:Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time post-doctoral research position to work under the supervision of Dr. Jason Ross. This position is specifically designed to provide research effort in the area of sow physiology during the transition period aiming to better understand the factors contributing to production efficiency losses in the U.S. sow herd. Responsibilities of this position include leading research activities literature review publication of existing data and generation of new data. The successful candidate will have a unique focus on the physiology of postpartum dysgalactia and other factors compromising the sows successful transition from gestation to lactation.Required Minimum Qualifications:PhDPreferred Qualifications:Experience in performing field research and data collection focused on sows in the U.S. production system.Experience soliciting research funds through industry gifts and/or contracts.Evidence of research scholarship as indicated by the publication of peer-reviewed journal articles.Department/Program & College Description:Iowa State University Animal Science faculty continue to receive national and international awards for their research. Faculty members interact with scientists and industry leaders throughout the U.S and around the world to make positive impacts on animal agriculture. Researchers include faculty members visiting scholars post-doctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students. Examination the capacity to gain a deep understanding and the ability to revolutionize the way people think are what drive our experts.Department Unit/Website: Start Date:January 1 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timeApplication Instructions: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. 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa 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 ProgramOriginal Posting Date:December 11 2025Posting Close Date:December 18 2025Job Requisition Number:R18294Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1