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Postdoctoral Associate Apply now Back to search results Job no: 531177 Work type: Research Faculty ... D. in virology, cell biology or related fields. - PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior ...

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Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

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Posted 5 days ago

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Postdoctoral Associate

Apply now Back to search results Job no: 531177
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Biomedical Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

The Meng Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The candidate is expected to work independently under the supervision of a molecular virologist and a chemical engineer to delineate how and why hepatitis E virus infects across species barriers and jumps species from animals to humans.

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. in virology, cell biology or related fields.
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experiences in virology such as reverse genetic systems of positive-strand RNA virus and/or organoid culture systems such as iPSC-based organoids development.

Pay Band

Faculty

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience 

Review Date

10/25/24

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 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Xiang-Jin Meng at xjmeng@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: October 3, 2024
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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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