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Open: February 11, 2026 — Closes: March 12, 2026
Summary
This position works in the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Zoonotic and Emerging Disease Research Unit (ZEDRU). The Research Scientist Veterinary Medical Officer (Pathologist) conducts basic and applied research on the mechanisms and characterizes immune responses against viral pathogens such as the viral ecology of Henipaviruses in endemic settings and intervention strategies to prevent their spread to domestic animals.
Major Duties
Provide leadership in selecting the research path for studies on susceptible species including swine, cattle, and other animal models.