Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a member of the Epigenomics and Computational Biology Laboratory and the Kehn-Hall Lab in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The Postdoctoral Associate to work with a team of scientists and researchers on “omics” data integration and analysis to address significant biological questions related to brain development and injury. In addition, the Postdoctoral Associate with coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI) on various laboratory activities (i.e. experimentation scheduling, development of protocols, training, etc.) in support of the research program. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to work collaboratively and participate in the development of publications for peer-reviewed journals, as well as on grants proposals to funding agencies and other entities. The initial appointment will be a one-year appointment with performance-based extension, and this position will hold the research faculty rank of Postdoctoral Associate.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, mathematics/statistics 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.
• First author publications in the fields of bioinformatics, genomics/Epigenomics.
• Demonstrated skills in programming languages and software environments for bioinformatics computing.
• Demonstrated experience in NGS and large-scale ‘omics’ data analyses and strong data analyses skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the neuroscience area

Pay Band

Faculty - Salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$50,000 - $55,000 (anticipated)

Review Date

October 18, 2021

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.

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Advertised: September 27, 2021
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