Summary
The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventative Medicine (VMPM) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, Research Scientist III position.
This position is specifically designed to provide research support for a recently awarded USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant related to the sustainability of dairy goat production in the United States. Responsibilities of this position include leading research activities in the funded grant related to supporting rural community development and strengthening the workforce related to dairy goat production systems. Additional responsibilities include overseeing completion of animal health research related to respiratory disease, failure of passive transfer, mastitis, and antimicrobial stewardship in dairy goat production systems. The successful candidate will have a unique focus complementary to the departments mission in current research interests as stated above. All CVM employees have a responsibility to maintain a positive workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. Collegial interactions with all co-workers in the CVM will be required. Faculty and staff are expected to model safe and fiscally responsible behavior for students.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Example of Duties
Department/Program & College Description:
The VMPM department has a three-tiered mission of teaching, research and service, and is addressed by a highly-productive faculty, energetic graduate students, and the additional expertise of adjunct faculty. Our research is applied to improvement of animal health, public health and food safety. Our faculty have instructional responsibilities for bacteriology, immunology, virology, microbiology, epidemiology and public health. VMPMs mission is to create an environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research and service through innovation and discovery. The department imparts knowledge and skills in infectious diseases, encourages lifelong learning, conducts basic and applied research focused on animal and human health, participates in professional and community service, and partners with stakeholders to address societal needs.
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation and the world. We know that a range of experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an academic community accessible to all. We value each member of the Iowa State University community for their insights and efforts, collective and individual, to enhance the quality of campus life. We seek individuals with a commitment to fostering a climate where all people have access and opportunity to fully participate. The university has an expectation that all employees will strive to adhere to and embody Iowa State University's Principles of Community .
Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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