Assistant/Associate Professor in Molecular Virology
The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty.
About the role
The position is for a molecular virologist that studies zoonotic viruses. Successful candidates will have an advanced degree (Ph.D., DVM, and/or MD), a strong publication record, postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to establish (Assistant Professor) or maintain (Associate Professor) a strong extramurally-funded research program focusing on investigating zoonotic viral infections. Areas of interest include but are not limited to molecular mechanisms of host jumping and cross-species infection of zoonotic viruses, host-virus interactions, viral and host factors contributing to species tropism and spread, virus evolution and host adaptation, antiviral and vaccine developments, and the relationship at the animal and virus interface.
Responsibilities
- Establish (Assistant Professor) or maintain (Associate Professor) a strong extramurally-funded research program focusing on investigating zoonotic viral infections.
- Participate in research and activities related to the recently established Destination 2.0 Area in pandemic prediction and prevention.
- Interface between the Department's research strengths in infectious diseases, immunology, neuroscience, and physiology.
Requirements
- PhD, DVM, and/or MD
- Strong Publication Record
- Postdoctoral experience
Qualifications
- Strong background in virology
- Strong potential for securing extramural funding
- Desire to be involved in teaching and service to the University
Skills
- Ability to interface between the Department's research strengths in infectious diseases, immunology, neuroscience, and physiology
Benefits
- Criminal conviction check requirement for the successful candidate
Pay
Salary - commensurate with experience
Schedule
Regular