Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA
•$53,550 - $65,029•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The project will focus on “engineering cellular responses to biomaterial and gene delivery systems”. Nanoformulations or devices will be engineered for enhancing the efficacy and safety of biologically active drugs and gene therapies. The selected individual will work with Dr. Wujin Sun and a team of researchers at Virginia Tech. The selected individual will lead primary cell culture, cell engineering, and cellular and immunological characterization.
Requirements
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biological systems engineering, or related scientific or engineering field
- Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity
- Effective communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with primary immune or stromal cell isolation and culture
- Experience with flow cytometry, including panel design and data analysis
- Experience with engineered cell therapies or genetic modification of primary cells
- Experience with cellular reprogramming or cell fate conversion
- Experience with in vitro cell studies
Responsibilities
- Lead primary cell culture
- Lead cell engineering
- Lead cellular and immunological characterization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
