Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Pickrell Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting a highly motivated, talented postdoctoral researcher to study mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction in primary mitochondrial disorders. The project focuses on the mechanistic underpinnings of OXPHOS dysfunction in postnatal neurodevelopment, particularly neurogenesis and gliogenesis, and requires a strong background in cell and molecular biology, single-cell sequencing, and neuroscience.

The successful candidate will attend lab meetings, assist in training undergraduate and graduate students, maintain laboratory spaces in clean and good working order, and keep data collection and storage well organized. The position is available immediately, with subsequent years of support renewable based on performance. The appointment is restricted. Salary will be determined according to NIH guidelines and experience level. This is a 40-hour-per-week exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, awarded no more than four years before the effective appointment date, with at least one year of eligibility remaining.
• Background in understanding the fundamental mechanisms driving OXPHOS dysfunction.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Nice To Haves

• Primary cell and tissue culture experience.
• Cell and molecular biology, qPCR, and single-cell sequencing experience.
• Confocal and live imaging experience.
• Cloning and CRISPR gene-editing experience.
• Mouse handling, genetics, and histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Study mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction in primary mitochondrial disorders, focusing on OXPHOS dysfunction in postnatal neurodevelopment, neurogenesis, and gliogenesis.
• Attend laboratory meetings.
• Assist in training undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain laboratory spaces in clean and good working order.
• Maintain organized data collection and storage.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare manuscripts.

Benefits

• Full benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree