Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

The Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine located on the main campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.

A postdoctoral position in cancer immunology and immunotherapy is available in the laboratory of Dr. Irving Coy Allen at Virginia Tech. The candidate will study changes in the tumor microenvironment, innate immune system activation, and induction of the adaptive anti-tumor immune response following therapeutic interventions. We utilize a variety of techniques typical in the fields of immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and medicine. The laboratory is also internationally recognized for its work employing novel, pre-clinical animal models to solve complex biomedical problems. We apply a true bench-to-bedside approach to move discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic. The project will integrate a comprehensive approach to define complex immunological changes that occur following novel tumor ablation therapies, with the ultimate goal of optimizing and improving patient outcomes. The project is NIH R01 funded. Duties will include in vitro studies, in vivo animal procedures, and human studies. Responsibilities will include experimental design and execution, data analysis, report and manuscript preparation, compliance with all health and safety regulations, and assistance with SOP development. Additional responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory. Ample opportunities for professional development will also be provided. The candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team that conducts basic, translational, and applied research and will have extensive opportunities to participate in collaborations with other laboratories at Virginia Tech and beyond.

This position will require the candidate to wear PPE and work in BSL1/BSL2 laboratory conditions.

The salary will be commensurate with experience based on university guidelines and will be based on the NIH pay scale for postdoctoral associates. Position is eligible for a full compliment of benefits to include health coverage, retirement, leave and more. Additional funds for professional development, travel and career development will also be available. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

More information can be found at https://vetmed.vt.edu/people/faculty/allen-coy.html and additional information about the University and postdoctoral associates can be found at the following websites: https://www.vt.edu/ and https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates.html. Virginia Tech has significantly grown its health sciences research enterprise over the last decade, building on its strengths in engineering, life sciences, and veterinary medicine. That growth has included significant investments in health science and technology, with focuses in cancer and immunology.

The starting date of the fellowship is flexible and can be as early as June 2023.

For more information please contact:
Dr. Irving Coy Allen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology
Associate Professor, Department of Basic Science Education
Assistant Department Head for Research Support
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
295 Duck Pond Drive, IDRF 140
Blacksburg, VA 24060
icallen@vt.edu
(540) 231-7551
Twitter: @IMMUNOLAB

Required Qualifications

- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with a strong scientific background in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cancer biology.
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Experience in tissue culture and preclinical animal models.
- Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in tissue culture and preclinical animal models.

Pay Band

Faculty; Salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Salaried; anticipated salary range of $48,500 to $59,600

Review Date

June 1, 2023

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 Dr. Coy Allen at icallen@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: April 19, 2023
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