Faculty Position Imaging Leader Virginia Tech

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech (FBRI) is seeking a senior or mid-career level biomedical imaging technology innovator to join the faculty at the institute. The research institute supports entrepreneurial activity through dedicated translational biomedical research programs, innovation and commercialization offices, and robust partnerships with biotech and clinical enterprises. Candidates with experience in technology development, patenting, commercialization, and collaborative industry partnerships are encouraged to apply.

About the role

• Lead an independent extramurally-funded research program
• Develop new advanced imaging technologies for use by their laboratory and other investigators at the research institute
• Oversight of the current portfolio of imaging technologies and facilities
• Carry out leading-edge research that makes major use of advanced optical imaging technologies
• Collaborate with other faculty at the research institute across cancer, neuroscience, and cardiovascular science
• Maintain extramural funding for their research program
• Teach graduate courses and provide research project mentorship for students
• Participate in programmatic grant development and multi-investigator collaborations

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree
• Completed postdoctoral training
• Successfully led an independent extramurally-funded research program as a mid-career or senior level faculty member
• Experience in technology development, patenting, commercialization, and collaborative industry partnerships
• Specific area of research may be in cancer, neuroscience, or cardiovascular science or span these areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Overtime Status: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Regular
• Salary Information: Commensurate with experience