Postdoctoral Associate - Hematology, Genomics & CRISPR

Virginia Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Sahoo Lab in Washington, DC seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study inherited bone marrow failure and predisposition to MDS/AML. The role combines mouse and iPSC models, CRISPR editing, single-cell analyses, and multi-omics to define germline gain-of-function mechanisms driving inflammation and hematopoietic dysfunction.

Mentorship, career development, and publications are emphasized. The successful candidate will lead projects, collaborate across teams, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hematology, genetics, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related biological science.
• Hands-on experience with mouse models of hematopoiesis and/or cancer.
• 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 and contribute to publications, presentations, and collaborations.
• Develop and implement mouse and iPSC models to study disease mechanisms.
• Apply CRISPR genome editing and flow cytometry analyses.
• Mentor junior scientists and participate in career development activities.
• Collaborate across teams to advance research goals.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Independence & initiative

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in hematology/genetics/molecular biology/cancer biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR genome editing

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Virginia Tech's Sahoo Lab in Washington, DC seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study inherited bone marrow failure and predisposition to MDS/AML. The role combines mouse and iPSC models, CRISPR editing, single-cell analyses, and multi-omics to define germline gain-of-function mechanisms driving inflammation and hematopoietic dysfunction.

Mentorship, career development, and publications are emphasized. The successful candidate will lead projects, collaborate across teams, and contribute to a