Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

The Laboratory of Neurotrauma Research at Virginia Tech is looking for highly motivated Postdoctoral Associates with expertise in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, TBI/SCI or Immunology. The successful candidate will work on an interdisciplinary research project focused on murine models of brain injury and innate immune regulation. Qualified candidates will be expected to work in a team environment investigating neuroinflammation, cell signaling pathways, single cell RNAseq and targeted genetics. Our multidisciplinary approach will allow for extensive training in the molecular and cellular neuroinflammation in CNS injury models. Candidates will work alongside additional team members in the VT-School of Neuroscience, Fralin Life Science Institute and The Center for Neurotrauma Research.

Required Qualifications

- PhD in a relevant 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.
- Expertise in animal surgery and brain tissue processing, flow cytometry, RNA expression analysis, stereology and confocal imaging.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with qPCR, Western blot analysis, single cell microbead isolation, and tissue culture.
- Publication record.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starts at $60,000

Review Date

March 15, 2023

Additional Information

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

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive compensation package that includes a salary starting at $60k, funding for professional development opportunities starting at $10k, and benefits. Postdoctoral positions at Virginia Tech are part of research faculty ranks and eligible for the full complement of faculty benefits that include health coverage, leave accrual, retirement, parking privileges, and relocation allowance. (For detailed information about faculty benefits, please visit hr.vt.edu/benefits.html.) As a postdoctoral associate at Virginia Tech, additional resources and support are available through Postdoctoral Affairs Office (research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates.html) as well as participating in university-sponsored NIH grant writing courses and submission for career development awards.

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 Paula Stith at phvaught@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: February 27, 2023
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