Research Scientist I - Nanovaccine Institute

Position Title:Research Scientist I - Nanovaccine Institute

n

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

n

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree

n

Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a laboratory setting; including familiarity with laboratory equipment such as PCR thermocyclers, autoclaves, microscopes, imagers, centrifuges, among others.

n

Demonstrated experience performing molecular biology assays (e.g., qPCR), immunologic assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, cytokine analyses), and in vitro culturing of eukaryotic cells.

n

Experience preparing manuscripts, reports, and other documents of a technical and scientific nature.

n

PhD in Immunology or Microbiology.

n

Experience in handling and providing husbandry care for gnotobiotic mice.

n

Experience with training others; ideally with students.

n

Job Description:

n

Are you excited by the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that have real-world impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where research is always active and evolving?

n

If so, the Wannemuehler Lab in the Iowa State University Nanovaccine Institute is accepting applications for a productive and results-oriented Research Scientist I!

n

What You'll Do:

n

n
• n

  Develop and design complex research projects.

  n
n
• n

  Assist in writing and developing grants.

  n
n
• n

  Coordinate data development, analysis, reporting, and manuscript writing.

  n
n
• n

  Train undergraduate and entry-level graduate students.

  n
n
• n

  Utilize centrifuges, autoclaves, and biological safety cabinets.

  n
n
• n

  Coordinate the maintenance and husbandry of gnotobiotic mouse colonies.

  n
n
• n

  Collaborate with faculty across campus.

  n
n

n

​This position will perform research focused on host-microbe interactions as it relates to gastrointestinal health and response to vaccination. The successful candidate will be handling rodents in a laboratory environment.

n

This is a one-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

n

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.

n

About Nanovaccine Institute at Iowa State University:

n

Our research is a transdisciplinary merger of expertise in immunology, nanotechnology, materials science, microbiology, neuroscience, cancer biology, gerontology, clinical science, and social science. We are developing nanovaccines and nanotherapeutics for respiratory infections, neural disorders, antimicrobial resistance, cancer, aging, and animal health.

n

Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts in the fields of mucosal immunology and vaccinology while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students

n

Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

n

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:September 14, 2026

n

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

n

Time Type:Full time

n

Pay Grade:PS807

n

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 or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? 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 • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

n

Original Posting Date: August 12, 2025

n

Posting Close Date:August 18, 2025

n

Job Requisition Number:R17595

n

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University ( attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

n

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ( . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

n

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

n

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email

n

If you have questions about the application process please email or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

n

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ( website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.