Research Program Manager

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hoyt and Langwig lab at Virginia Tech is seeking a full-time Research Program Manager to advance work on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease. The labs focus on disease ecology and evolution across multiple host-pathogen systems, including white-nose syndrome in bats, snake fungal disease, and viruses of wildlife. This opportunity is for a full-time research and program manager to build and advance a research program that bridges conservation and infectious disease. The Research Manager will independently contribute to the research in the lab, lead program coordination, and contribute to lab and field activities.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills for communicating with diverse groups
• High-level organizational abilities including attention to detail and careful checking of work
• M.S degree (or higher) in biology, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology or a related field
• Experience working in program R

Nice To Haves

• PhD in biology, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology or a related field
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated evidence of research products

Responsibilities

• Analysis of data and advancement of research questions, including contributing to publications (40%)
• Outreach to lab partners and reporting agencies including assistance with reports, permitting, and project management (20%)
• Assistance with general lab management including purchasing and safety of the physical lab space (20%)
• Sample analysis including DNA extraction and qPCR (training provided) (20%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees