Post-Doctoral Associate

About the Job

Job Description:

Schroeder Lab requires assistance on recently funded projects looking at swine virus infection dynamics in live animal studies.

Responsibilities:

• 30% - Perform molecular assays such as qPCR and next-generation sequencing
• 25% - Perform virus culturing and isolation of swine viruses in the secure BSL-2 microbiology lab.
• 25% - Work in the veterinary isolation facility to perform animal infection studies
• 10% - Assist in necropsy and to collect samples for molecular diagnostics
• 10% - Write reports, communicate results at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Job Location:

Mainly In-Person at VMC

Job Schedule:

This position is to start in February of 2026.

Hours:

8am-430pm

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or DVM required

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:

$61,008 - $62,232 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.