The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at North Carolina State University seeks applications for a tenure-track, 12-month faculty position in Poultry Virology at the rank of Assistant Professor. This role offers an exciting opportunity to establish an independent research program and contribute to advancing knowledge in the field of virology, with a focus on poultry health.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand and complement ongoing research within the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, as well as collaborate with faculty across the college. Additional collaborative opportunities include engagement with the NC State Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI), a multidisciplinary research hub located on the veterinary college campus.

The individual in this position is expected to:

Investigate the pathogenesis and/or control of viral diseases affecting poultry.

Develop novel vaccines, prophylactic strategies, and innovative or improved diagnostic tests.

Adapt research to address a broad range of viral diseases impacting both animal and human health.

Implement and expand procedures used in molecular basic and applied virology to identify and characterize viruses in order to develop appropriate mitigation strategies where possible. .

Enhance CVM’s virology research program through active contributions to the One Health initiative, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

Participation in CVM diagnostic services may also be a component of the role, including the development and implementation of diagnostic tools and surveillance protocols as needed.

This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about advancing virology research and contributing to the health and well-being of animals and humans alike.

Application weblink: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/211169