Tenure- Track Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Science- Virginia Tech

Virginia Tourism Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Roanoke seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in cardiovascular sciences at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute on the Health Sciences and Technology Campus. The role emphasizes independent research with translational potential across molecular, cellular, and clinical approaches.

The candidate will join a leading team supported by NIH and American Heart Association, with a starting salary of $135,000 and a heavy focus on research excellence, collaboration, and external

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience with a track record of publications in leading journals.
• A record of extramural funding.
• Research innovation and productivity demonstrated through high-quality publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cardiovascular research within FBRI Center for Vascular and Heart Research.
• Collaborate with translational and clinical teams to advance outcomes.
• Mentor and supervise postdocs and junior faculty.

Skills

Biomedical research

Extramural funding

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Virginia Tech (VT) is recruiting a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular sciences at the assistant professor level at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (FBRI - https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/), located on its health sciences and technology campus (https://hst.vt.edu/) in Roanoke, Virginia.
Applicant eligibility requirements include: a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience, with a record of accomplishment of biomedical research innovation and productivity as demonstrated through high quality publications in leading scientific journals and a record of extramural funding.
The selected candidate will join a highly successful research group of teams of innovative basic and translational researchers at the FBRI’s Center for Vascular and Heart Research - https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-heart.html), who have considerable NIH and American Heart Association support and are located in a state-of-the-art health sciences campus. The faculty position at the research institute will include a tenure track appointment in an appropriate college at Virginia Tech.
The position has a primary emphasis on research. The focus of cardiovascular research is open and may utilize a basic, translational and/or clinical approach, using tools of molecular or genetic science, cell biology, pharmacology, physiology/biophysics and/or computational modeling. Specific areas of interest for growth include: i) cardio-oncology; ii) arrhythmogenesis; iii) cardiac physiology and disease; iv) vascular physiology and disease; v) pulmonary vascular disease; and vi) women’s cardiac health.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience, with a record of accomplishment of biomedical research innovation and productivity as demonstrated through high quality publications in leading scientific journals and a record of extramural funding.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting salary at $135k, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

1/11/2027, position will remain open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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