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 “preclinical evaluation of engineered drug 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 in vivo efficacy and safety studies, bioimaging, and histological analysis.
Requirements
- PhD awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining in physiology, pharmacology, immunology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, veterinary or biomedical sciences, 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 in vivo animal studies, including rodent handling and treatment administration
- Experience with mouse models of disease or of wound healing and tissue repair
- Experience with intravital, confocal, or two-photon microscopy
- Experience with histology and immunofluorescence analysis
- Experience with drug delivery
Responsibilities
- Lead in vivo efficacy and safety studies
- Conduct bioimaging
- Perform histological analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
