Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ovarian Biology and Toxicology

Ames, IA

Full time

R20036

Position Title:Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ovarian Biology and Toxicology

Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to a collaborative research program focused on understanding the molecular and phenotypic ovarian responses to PFAS exposure. The successful candidate will conduct animal exposure studies, perform ex vivo ovary culture experiments, and collect phenotypic and biochemical data. Responsibilities include molecular analyses, ovarian follicle assessment, steroid hormone quantification, experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and training and mentoring graduate students. The position also includes maintaining detailed research records, managing laboratory sample inventories, and supporting a collaborative research environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in ovarian biology, female reproductive biology, and/or toxicology.

• Experience with animal handling, exposure studies, and biological data collection.

• Experience performing molecular laboratory analyses, including western blotting and immunofluorescent staining.

• Experience with histology, ovarian follicle counting, and/or ex vivo ovary culture.

• Experience with statistical analysis and coding in Python or R, bioinformatic analyses, and/or proteomic analyses.

Department/Program & College Description:Our commitment is to educate and prepare students for productive and gratifying careers in animal production, veterinary medicine and the diverse areas of animal business and industry. Instruction, research and outreach programs are led by 46 faculty (https://www.ans.iastate.edu/people/faculty) , many of whom are internationally recognized, with expertise in breeding and genetics, genomics, nutrition, physiology, meat science and meat processing, animal well-being and management. These programs and disciplinary focus areas include beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, swine, sheep, companion animals, laboratory animals and zoo animals.

Department Unit/Website:Department of Animal Science (https://www.ans.iastate.edu/) 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.

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Why Choose Iowa State University?Iowa State Employees 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)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

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Proposed Start Date:November 16, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:Post Docs

Original Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Posting Close Date:November 6, 2026

Job Requisition Number:R20036

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.