"Postdoc Research Associate - Epilepsy Research"

Postdoc Research Associate - Epilepsy Research

Ames, IA

Full Time

R17672

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Epilepsy Research

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will be working on the NIH-funded U01 project, which has both mechanistic and translational perspectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting in vivo experiments to test the efficacy and toxicity of test drugs
• Analyzing the data
• Drafting manuscripts for publication
• Generating preliminary data for grant applications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

DVM equivalent degree and PhD in pharmacology with a focus on neuroscience

Preferred Qualifications:

Publications in high-impact neuroscience journals relevant to disease-modification in experimental models of epilepsy.

Website: https://swamy.research.cvm.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

January 31, 2026

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: August 22, 2025

Posting Close Date: August 29, 2025

Job Requisition Number: R17672