Boehringer Ingelheim Immunology Postdoc Vacancy – Apply Online
We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Post-Doctoral Fellows to join our Immunology team in the Bacterial Disease Research department located in Ames, IA. These positions are part of the global Boehringer Ingelheim Post-Doctoral Program – https://careers.boehringer-ingelheim.com/post-doc/. As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will be a primary driver of research projects taking innovative approaches to solutions for infectious diseases in animal health. Identification of pathways that play a role in the host-pathogen interactions will support discovery and development of novel approaches to prevent bacterial and complex infectious diseases. Strong skills in molecular biology, molecular microbiology, cellular and molecular immunology are a plus, while multidisciplinary approaches will be a foundation for these projects. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to independently conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Job Title: Post Doctoral, Immunology-232263
Eligbility Criteria:
โข Ph.D., DVM, DVM-Ph.D. or equivalent in Immunology, Bacterial Pathogenesis, Viral Pathogenesis, or similar field from an accredited institution, with a good publication record
โข Ability to work independently and within teams, design and execute experimental strategy to advance projects
โข Demonstrated creativity and novel approaches to solving scientific problems
โข Excellent written and oral communication skills
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Duties & Responsibilities:
โข Take full responsibility for a research project, with guidance from experienced mentors with extensive background in academia and industry
โข Provide input to create, organize, and execute research projects to elucidate mechanisms of Host Pathogen interactions, to translate mechanistic insights into novel therapeutic candidates
โข Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
โข Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present data at scientific conferences
โข Comply with all applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintaining proper records in accordance with SOPโs and policies
Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
โข Demonstrated creativity and initiative in driving cutting edge research
โข Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in appropriate areas including Modern Immunology, Microbial Pathogenesis, Molecular Microbiology, or Vaccinology is a plus.
โข Good knowledge of scientific area of responsibility; ability to ask critical scientific questions, synthesize new hypotheses and critique devised hypotheses
Boehringer Ingelheim Immunology Postdoc