Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

Postdoctoral Associate positions are available in Dr. Seleem’s laboratory on NIH-Funded project for highly motivated candidates who are interested in antimicrobial drug discovery. You will be a member of a diverse and innovative group of scientists discovering and developing new antimicrobials for the treatment of infectious diseases and drug-resistant pathogens. The training environment is especially rich for infectious diseases and immunology research because of a robust and interactive research community. The PI will work closely with the successful candidate in a collaborative lab environment to develop the project and help the trainee achieve their career goals.

Details of Dr. Seleem’s laboratory, on-going research projects, and recent publications can be found at http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/people/bios/seleem.asp

The Postdoctoral Associate will work on specific projects which may include identification and validation of novel antimicrobial targets and characterization of molecular mechanisms of drug resistance. Successful candidates will use and develop techniques for identifying the molecular target of small molecules (antimicrobials, antibiotics, antifungal) and will be responsible for performing animal experiments and testing efficacy of new antimicrobials in animal models. The techniques used may be biochemical-based and microbiological-based approach, biophysics, genetics, chemical biology, proteomics or other disciplines. The Postdoctoral Associate will lead independent research projects within the Group in order to jointly achieve the objectives of our program on the “Identification and validation of novel antimicrobial targets in multidrug resistant pathogens”.

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, Pharmacy, biology, medical sciences or related field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Extensive experience working with infectious disease animal models.
- In-depth knowledge of the regulations, policies, guidelines, and issues surrounding animal technical procedures.
- Strong written, oral communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior research experience in antimicrobial, microbiology, or drug discovery.
- Experience working on evaluation of bacterial vaccines.

Pay Band

Faculty; Salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Faculty; Salary - To commensurate with experience/career level

Review Date

October 31, 2022

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

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

Advertised: September 26, 2022
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