Postdoctoral Assoc/Research Asst Prof-Muscle Growth Biology
About The Position
The School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate / Research Assistant Professor to join their Muscle Growth Biology program in Blacksburg, Virginia. The appointment level will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievements. This role will focus on skeletal muscle biology and animal growth, investigating mechanisms regulating growth, development, metabolism, and factors influencing meat production and quality. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, develop an independent research program, publish findings, present at conferences, and seek extramural funding. Opportunities for mentoring students and potentially contributing to instruction are available. For Postdoctoral Associates, the focus is on advanced research training and professional development for future independent careers. For Research Assistant Professors, a stronger record of scholarship, greater independence, and a proven ability to secure funding are expected, along with increased responsibility for research initiatives and collaborations.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous scientific research and analyze and interpret experimental data (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research environments (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to the research and educational missions of the School of Animal Sciences (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Effective communication skills (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Record of peer-reviewed publications or evidence of scholarly productivity (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Excellent communication skills (for Postdoctoral Associate)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with cellular, molecular, physiological, genetic, genomic, metabolic, biochemical, or other contemporary approaches applicable to skeletal muscle biology and meat science (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Experience preparing or contributing to competitive extramural research proposals (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Demonstrated evidence of interdisciplinary or collaborative research (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Experience with national and international research collaborations (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Potential to contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction in meat science, muscle biology, animal growth, or related disciplines (for Research Assistant Professor)
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Experience with cellular, molecular, physiological, genetic, genomic, metabolic, biochemical, or other contemporary approaches applicable to skeletal muscle biology and meat science (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Experience contributing to competitive extramural research proposals (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Evidence of interdisciplinary or collaborative research (for Postdoctoral Associate)
- Interest in developing national and international research collaborations (for Postdoctoral Associate)
Responsibilities
- Designing and conducting research
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
- Presenting research at scientific meetings
- Contributing to the development of competitive extramural research proposals
- Developing new research directions and collaborations
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Training other research personnel
- Contributing to graduate and/or undergraduate instruction (depending on appointment level and experience)
- Assuming greater responsibility for developing research initiatives, pursuing external funding, mentoring students and research personnel, and building collaborative research relationships (for Research Assistant Professors)
- Interacting effectively with faculty, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders
- Contributing to a collaborative research environment
- Engaging with the meat and livestock industries
- Participating in outreach activities
- Developing national and international research collaborations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
