Postdoc Fellow — Hematology, Genome Editing & Multi-Omics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study inherited bone marrow failure and predisposition to MDS/AML. The role integrates mouse and iPSC models, CRISPR editing, molecular biology, flow cytometry, and single-cell multi-omics to dissect disease mechanisms.

The successful candidate will be mentored to research independence with a structured development plan, milestones, and opportunities to publish, present, and compete for fellowships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hematology, genetics, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related biological science.
• Ph.D. must have been awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment, with at least one year of eligibility remaining.
• Hands-on experience with mouse models of hematopoiesis and/or cancer, including in vivo techniques such as blood collection and tail-vein injection.
• Experience with primary hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and/or iPSC models.
• Proficiency in wet-lab techniques, including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with CRISPR-based genome editing.
• Self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience mentoring or training students and/or research staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project investigating germline gain-of-function mutations and inflammatory signaling driving hematopoietic dysfunction and myeloid malignancy.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to collaborations, publications, and career development.
• Publish, present, and compete for fellowships and development awards (e.g., NIH F32, K99/R00).
• Work toward research independence with an individualized development plan and milestones.
• Utilize mouse and iPSC models, CRISPR genome editing, molecular biology, flow cytometry, and single-cell multi-omics to dissect disease mechanisms.

Skills

Self-motivated

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in hematology/genetics/molecular biology/cancer biology

Tools

Mouse models of hematopoiesis

In vivo techniques

iPSC models

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

CRISPR genome editing

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study inherited bone marrow failure and predisposition to MDS/AML. The role integrates mouse and iPSC models, CRISPR editing, molecular biology, flow cytometry, and single-cell multi-omics to dissect disease mechanisms.

The successful candidate will be mentored to research independence with a structured development plan, milestones, and opportunities to publish, present, and compete for fellowships.