Postdoctoral Fellow (Vaccine Research)

Position Information

Posting Number SF02229 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Vaccine Research) Position Number 109388 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 99 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $63,240 - $77,076 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sc Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes

Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 08/31/2030 with anticipated renewal.

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Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by

12/04/2026. Applications received after 12/04/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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POSITION IS IN-PERSON

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites application of a postdoctoral position to conduct vaccine-related research. The successful postdoctoral fellow is expected to design and develop next-generation of vaccines based on our proprietary platforms and conduct in vivo animal studies to evaluate vaccine efficacy and safety. Post-doctoral fellowship is initially for one year, but it may be renewed annually based on progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and develop next-generation vaccines and evaluate vaccine efficacy and safety in preclinical animal models.

Collect, analyze, interpret, and present experimental data using appropriate statistical methods.

Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Contribute to the preparation and writing of grant proposals.

Present research findings at laboratory meetings and scientific conferences.

Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.

Collaborate with other investigators to advance research projects.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Research computing and advanced data analysis.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Virology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely

related field.

2. Extensive hands-on experience in molecular cloning, immunological assays, and animal models.

3. Demonstrated ability to design and execute independent research projects.

4. Strong data analysis, scientific writing, and communication skills.

5. A publication record commensurate with the career stage.

6. Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Experience in vaccine development and preclinical evaluation.

2. Experience in manuscript and grant writing.

3. Previous experience mentoring students.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 10/07/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

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