Research Assistant Professor
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing technical and leadership support for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions (VG-HI) lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The individual will report directly to Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli. This position involves cutting-edge research studying cancer biology and developing strategies to treat cancer. Duties will include molecular and immunological assays 2D and 3D cell culture including primary cells and procedures with mice. Basic and more complex computational tasks will be required for data analysis and interpretation. Responsibilities also include data analysis reporting manuscript and grant preparation project management and leadership/training tasks compliance with all safety regulations and assistance with SOP development. The individual is expected to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams from academia government and industry and serve as PI/Co-PI on projects.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of a PhD in molecular biology cancer biology immunology or related fields
Substantial experience independently organizing and conducting complex procedures and experiments
Demonstrated experience in leading research projects to completion as evidenced by multiple first-author publications
Clear communication skills as evidenced by presentation of data at national conferences seminar presentations past teaching experience and/or manuscript publication
Experience working with microorganisms and biosafety
Possess molecular and protein biology skills
Should be enthusiastic and dedicated have the ability and interest in learning new techniques; must be willing to follow verbal and written instructions; be observant attentive to detail organized efficient and work well with others
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience of junior lab staff
Success in proposal development and managing extramural funded programs
Pay Band
Faculty; Salary
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
October 1 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. James Weger at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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