💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoc Research Associate - Biomedical Sciences

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Iowa State University
📍 Ames, IA, United States
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Location
Ames, United States
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Posted
May 30, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Biomedical Sciences


Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee


Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead a research project to develop novel antibody-based therapeutics for malaria, using tools of structural biology and AI-based protein design systems. To this end, they will design and computationally optimize antibody gene constructs, and conduct small- to medium-scale expression trials across multiple heterologous expression systems, such as E. coli, CHO, and P. pastors. They will purify and characterize antibodies using a suite of biochemical and biophysical assays, including cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and biolayer interferometry. In addition, they will maintain clear, organized experimental records and regularly communicate project progress to the PI and external collaborators. Additional responsibilities include preparing manuscr...