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BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global lists this Research Assistant Professor opportunity in blacksburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing technical and leadershipsupport for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions (VG-HI) lab inthe College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The individualwill report directly to Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli. This positioninvolves cutting-edge research studying cancer biology anddeveloping strategies to treat cancer. Duties will includemolecular and immunological assays, 2D and 3D cell culture,including primary cells, and procedures with mice. Basic and morecomplex computational tasks will be required for data analysis andinterpretation. Responsibilities also include data analysis,reporting, manuscript and grant preparation, project management andleadership/training tasks, compliance with all safety regulations,and assistance with SOP development. The individual is expected towork 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, cancerbiology, immunology, or related fields
Substantial experience independently organizing and conductingcomplex procedures and experiments
Demonstrated experience in leading research projects tocompletion as evidenced by multiple first-author publications
Clear communication skills as evidenced by presentation of dataat national conferences, seminar presentations, past teachingexperience, and/or manuscript publication
Experience working with microorganisms and biosafety
Possess molecular and protein biology skills
Should be enthusiastic and dedicated, have the ability andinterest in learning new techniques; must be willing to followverbal and written instructions; be observant, attentive to detail,organized, efficient, and work well with others
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience ofjunior lab staff
Success in proposal development and managing extramural fundedprograms
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 criminalconviction check.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
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.
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Worksite address
blacksburg, VA, 24062, US
Who can apply
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