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Postdoctoral Associate, Biomedical Science

A post-doctoral position is available to develop tumor-targeted recombinant Newcastle disease virus as an experimental oncolytic agent for animals and humans, at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in virology or a related discipline with appropriate research training. The candidate should have a strong expertise in molecular biology with emphasis on site-directed mutagenesis and reverse genetics of RNA viruses. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA, which is a College town near the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest.

All applicants must submit their information using the Virginia Tech website at http://jobs.vt.edu. Use the search engine to select posting number (070103). Fill out the application form, and upload supporting documents including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience, and names and contact information for 3 references.

For further information concerning this position, you may contact the search chair:

Dr. Elankumaran Subbiah
Center for Molecular Medicine & Infectious Disease
1410 Price's Fork Road
Blacksburg, Virginia-24061
email: kumarans@vt.edu

Applications will be reviewed continuously and position will remain open until filled. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a bread spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.

Postdoctoral Associate, Biomedical Science

Two postdoctoral research positions are available immediately to conduct research in the laboratory of Dr. P. C. Roberts at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Work will involve:

  • Characterizing mechanisms of viral and bacterial synergistic exacerbation of disease as well as evaluation of novel viral vaccines that are being developed in our laboratory (Posting #070111 at http://jobs.vt.edu) or
     
  • Collaborative research in the laboratories of Dr. P. C. Roberts and Dr. E. M. Schmelz at Virginia Tech evaluating mechanisms governing epigenetic gene silencing in a mouse ovarian cancer model. (Posting # 070117 at http://jobs.vt.edu).

Please apply online only at http://jobs.vt.edu.

DVM Postdoctoral Positions

In addition to the above postdoctoral positions, funding is available for DVMs as postdoctoral trainees through our NIH-funded T32 training program, Animal Model Research for Veterinarians (AMRV). See the AMRV website for detailed information about this program, the associated faculty mentors, and their research.