Postdoctoral Associate at Virginia Tech: The Lee lab at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, located in Roanoke, VA, is actively seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research in the development of novel biomaterials for cancer immunotherapy. The focus is on modulating innate and adaptive immune responses through drug/gene delivery, innate/adaptive immune agonists, and immune cell engineering via chemical modification.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Biomaterials for Cancer Immunotherapy – Development of innate immune agonists, re-education of tumor-homing myeloid cells, and investigating therapeutic mechanisms using transgenic mouse strains.
Location: Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in chemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field (awarded within the last four years with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining).
- Extensive knowledge of biomaterial engineering, particularly in organic synthesis.
- Experience in cell/tissue culture and in vitro assays.
- Proficiency in animal work, including mouse handling, tumor implantation, and tail-vein injection.
- Ability to generate high-quality results, interpret data, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills for effective presentation to management and project team colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Experience in establishing a glioblastoma mouse model.
- Experience in mentoring medical students, graduate students, or student interns.
Appointment Type: Restricted
Salary Information: Commensurate with experience
Review Date: March 1st, 2024
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references via the online application system. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the review date for full consideration.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, please apply by March 1st, 2024.
Additional Information: The successful candidate will undergo a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech: Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 students, the university offers more than 280 majors across multiple colleges and campuses. As a global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts over $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact Brittany Shelton at sheltb@vtc.vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: February 16, 2024
Applications close: Open until filled
