Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Pickrell lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting a highly motivated 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. It calls for a strong background in cell and molecular biology, single-cell sequencing, and neuroscience.

The successful candidate will attend lab meetings, assist with training undergraduate and graduate students, maintain laboratory spaces in clean and good working order, and keep data collection and storage highly organized. The position is available immediately, with subsequent years supported and renewable based on performance. It offers full benefits and a competitive salary in accordance with NIH standards for career level and experience. 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.
• Experience in cell and molecular biology, qPCR, and single-cell sequencing.
• Experience with confocal and live imaging.
• Experience with cloning and CRISPR gene editing.
• Experience with mouse handling, genetics, and histology.

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 an organized approach to data collection and storage.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare manuscripts.

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Competitive salary in accordance with NIH guidelines and experience level

What This Job Offers

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