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Postdoctoral Associate

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Chemical Engineering Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and single-cell methodologies is ...

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Postdoctoral Associate

Blacksburg, VA

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Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

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Postdoctoral Associate

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Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Chemical Engineering
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific

Job Description

A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and single-cell methodologies is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA, USA). The primary focus of the postdoctoral associate will be to integrate organoid development with single-cell omics methodologies. The postdoctoral associate will have opportunities to collaborate with experts in AI and machine learning. The post-doctoral associate will also be responsible for data management and dissemination of scientific results.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary team at Virginia Tech, which integrates organoids, materials, and single-cell transcriptomics. Candidates should demonstrate all relevant qualifications (see required and preferred qualifications below) in their application packet.

Required Qualifications

- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry 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.
Strong background and knowledge in organoid development.
Strong background and knowledge in cell-based methodologies.
Strong track record in scientific productivity and publications
Experience and background in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with single-cell omics technologies
Prior experience in multi-disciplinary projects
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with investigators in other disciplines.

 

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $62,232; commensurate with experience 

Hours per week

40

Review Date

05/29/2026

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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, ethnicity or 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.

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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.

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