Postdoctoral Fellow (Vaccine Research)
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, South Kingstown, RI, USA
- Oct 08, 2026
Job Description
Posting Number: SF02229
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
Department: Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sc
Campus Location: Kingston
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.
Posting Date: 10/07/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17173
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