Advanced Disease Detection & Diagnostics Postdoctoral Scholar
Under the direction of Principal Investigator (Dr. Brian Bird), the successful postdoctoral scholar candidate will support virology research including in-depth detection and diagnostic assay development [serology (IgM, IgG, and DIVA) and nucleic acid amplification and sequencing) studies on Rift Valley fever virus and other high-priority zoonotic and wildlife diseases (e.g., CCHFV, hantaviruses). The postdoc scholar will work to build collaborative One Health partnerships, conduct laboratory-based research, design and evaluate innovative diagnostics and detection platforms in support of ongoing bio-surveillance activities and vaccine clinical trials, provide scientific guidance, oversight, and technical assistance as part of implementation and reporting activities for UC Davis One Health Institute Laboratory programs in Tanzania and the United States of America.
Application Deadline: March 8, 2026 at 11:59PM Pacific Time