Research Assistant Professor

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Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM VetMed- PBS - Viral Pathogenesis (Shafiqul Chowdhury (00005547))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

This is a 12-month Research Assistant Professor position that will involve some graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, junior post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students (20%), and research (80%) in the laboratory of Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU. Research Assistant Professor will be required to submit grant proposals and if possible seek 20-50% salary support

Job Responsibilities:

80%- The Research Assistant Professor is expected to work on bovine herpesvirus pathogenesis studies, Bovine herpesvirus, and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccine research. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in virology under the mentorship of Dr. Chowdhury.

Notably, this is an opportunity to grow the animal virus research program using the reagents developed in Dr. Chowdhury's laboratory. Research that addresses questions in animal host-virus interaction, pathogen virulence, emerging diseases is of interest.

After the second year in the position, the selected candidate will be expected to write and be the PI on research proposals and seek salary support (50%).

20%- Graduate virology teaching, mentoring laboratory technicians, graduate and undergraduate students. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph. D. or DVM in related field and 5 years of post doctoral experience in a research laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpesvirus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals. Post-doctoral research experience with relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals. Post Doctoral experience in molecular virology, genetic manipulation of viruses, genetically engineered vaccine research, vaccine efficacy studies in cattle, pigs, sheep or goats, dogs, and cats. Experience inmolecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses, post-doctoral research experience in bovine herpesvirus and pseudorabies virus vectored vaccines, and vaccine efficacy studies in large animals. DVM or equivalent and a Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, emphasizing herpesviruses

Special and Physical Qualifications:

Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, and lifting less than 50 pounds.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury at chowdh@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

July 10, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 10, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

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