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Postdoctoral Associate- Johnstone Lab

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 13, 2022


Job Description

The Johnstone lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion, Roanoke, VA is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Associate to join the team. The postdoctoral fellow will study cell signaling mechanisms in the vasculature and associated regulation of inflammation and proliferation in vascular disease, with the overall long-term goal of identifying novel targets. Within this topic, the lab is investigating protein interactions and developing peptides, including one named CycliCx, which has particular promise in reducing neointima burden, formed as a result of damage caused by coronary artery surgeries.
Candidates with interest and experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• In vivo models of vascular disease
• Connexin and pannexin biology
• Cell-Cell signaling
• Protein interactions
• Proliferation
• Inflammation
• Molecular biology
• Protein engineering
• Translational research
The Postdoctoral Associate will have responsibilities in the following areas:
1. Research Conceptualization – Coordinating with and assisting the PI in the design of experiment and grant proposal methodology as well as methods for analyzing the results of experiments.
2. Research Publications – Preparation of text, tables, and graphical information as appropriate for dissemination in peer-reviewed publications, or presentation at professional conferences or in book chapters.
3. Data Analysis – Analyzing the findings from research methods and transforming the results into formats appropriate for dissemination in peer reviewed publications or conference presentations or in formats that engender further analysis.
4. Project Management – Training and supervising research personnel to organize and conduct study sessions.
This position will be fully funded, and successful applicants will be encouraged to cultivate independent funding (e.g. NIH F32, etc.). More information about the PI and research group is available at the lab website (https://research.vtc.vt.edu/people/scott-r-johnstone/)

Required Qualifications

• PhD in cell/molecular biology or vascular physiology relevant fields e.g. vascular biology, immunology, physiology. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Prior experience in preparation of proposals, reports, and publications; presentation of research results
• Demonstrated experience in cell biology or vascular biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of research excellence as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and invited talks.
• Demonstrated work in interdisciplinary collaborative teams.
• Experience in the development of patents

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

10/3/2022

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at sheltb@vtc.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 26, 2022
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