Postdoctoral Research Associate - Epilepsy Research

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist with Epilepsy Research.

Duties include:

• Conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments.

• Immunoprecipitation.

• Viral vectors studies, including vector design and cloning.

• RNA sequencing.

• Proteomics/transcriptomics and bioinformatics.

• PLA.

• Immunohistochemistry on brain sections.

• Surgery to implant electrodes and EEG acquisition and analysis.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD
 

• Experience in neuronscience (neurodegeneration).

• Proven track record and publications. 

• Degree related to the medical or Veterinary field

Our research goal is to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease modification in experimental models of epilepsy and organophosphate-induced long-term Neurotoxicity. Our ongoing research demonstrated that targeting seizure-induced neuroinflammation prevents long-term neurodegeneration and modifies the development of epilepsy/disease progression

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/

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

Proposed Start Date:
March 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 30, 2028

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:
December 18, 2025

Posting Close Date:
January 30, 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R18326