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Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Starting at $59,500 ... About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the ...

... Postdoc. - Demonstrated experience in pulsed laser spectroscopy - Strong work habits and the ... Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information 55,000 Hours per week 40 ...

Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $62,232 commensurate with ... About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the ...

Salary Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary ... About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the ...

Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information 53,550-65,029 Hours per ... About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for ut postdoc salary in the United States is $59,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ut Postdoc Salary vs Research Scientist Salary?

AspectUt Postdoc SalaryResearch Scientist Salary
Required CredentialsPhD or equivalentPhD or equivalent
Work EnvironmentAcademic and research institutionsResearch labs, industry, academia
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government researchPrivate companies, research institutes

Typically, Ut Postdoc salaries are aligned with academic research funding and tend to be lower than Research Scientist salaries, which often include industry benefits and higher compensation due to commercial applications. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and industry application.

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Infographic showing various Ut Postdoc Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,022 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

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Postdoctoral Associate
Job no: 536966
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Chemistry
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
Job Description
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available within the Amanda Morris research group. The position will heavily use laser spectroscopy to understand light-matter interactions. The Morris lab has both femto- and nano-second transient absorption spectroscopy and nanosecond transient infrared spectroscopy capabilities. The research centers on the application of these techniques to metal organic framework materials. Therefore, the synthesis of MOFs and preparation of suitable spectroscopic samples is required of the incumbent. Characterization techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy, TCSPC, NMR, ATR-IR, PXRD, and surface area analysis will also be components of the work.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemistry or appropriate related field (awarded prior to being appointed). The PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the appointment effective date so that the candidate has the VT required minimum of one year eligibility as a VT Postdoc.
- Demonstrated experience in pulsed laser spectroscopy
- Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well as with a research group
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Publication record that shows the ability to communicate scientific contributions through the literature
- Evidence of oral scientific communication skills (i.e., presentations at conferences).
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
55,000
Hours per week
40 - exempt position
Review Date
7/24/26
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leslie Cherry-Marshall at lmcherry@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: July 13, 2026
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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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