Research Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated researcher to provide technical and leadership support for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions lab at Virginia Tech. Candidates should possess a PhD in molecular biology or a related field and have experience in managing research projects. Responsibilities include conducting assays, data analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge cancer biology research and manage training tasks as well as compliance with safety regulations. Salary is commensurate with experience and the role is exempt from overtime.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a PhD in related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in leading research projects.
• Ability to organize and conduct complex experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and leadership support for the VG-HI lab.
• Conduct molecular and immunological assays.
• Manage project and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Research project management

Molecular and protein biology skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Clear communication

Biosafety and microbiology

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, or related fields

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing technical and leadershipsupport for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions (VG-HI) lab inthe College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The individualwill report directly to Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli. This positioninvolves cutting-edge research studying cancer biology anddeveloping strategies to treat cancer. Duties will includemolecular and immunological assays, 2D and 3D cell culture,including primary cells, and procedures with mice. Basic and morecomplex computational tasks will be required for data analysis andinterpretation. Responsibilities also include data analysis,reporting, manuscript and grant preparation, project management andleadership/training tasks, compliance with all safety regulations,and assistance with SOP development. The individual is expected towork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams from academia,government, and industry, and serve as PI/Co-PI on projects.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a PhD in molecular biology, cancerbiology, immunology, or related fields
• Substantial experience independently organizing and conductingcomplex procedures and experiments
• Demonstrated experience in leading research projects tocompletion as evidenced by multiple first-author publications
• Clear communication skills as evidenced by presentation of dataat national conferences, seminar presentations, past teachingexperience, and/or manuscript publication
• Experience working with microorganisms and biosafety
• Possess molecular and protein biology skills
• Should be enthusiastic and dedicated, have the ability andinterest in learning new techniques; must be willing to followverbal and written instructions; be observant, attentive to detail,organized, efficient, and work well with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience ofjunior lab staff
• Success in proposal development and managing extramural fundedprograms

Pay Band

Faculty; Salary

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Salary; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

October 1, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. James Weger at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.