Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Laboratory of Neurotrauma Research at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, TBI/SCI or Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Work on an interdisciplinary research project focused on murine models of brain injury and innate immune regulation.
• Investigate neuroinflammation, cell signaling pathways, single cell RNAseq and targeted genetics.
• Collaborate with additional team members in the VT-School of Neuroscience, Fralin Life Science Institute and The Center for Neurotrauma Research.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Expertise in animal surgery and brain tissue processing, flow cytometry, RNA expression analysis, stereology and confocal imaging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with qPCR, Western blot analysis, single cell microbead isolation, and tissue culture.
• Publishation record.

Benefits

Criminal conviction check required.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A