Two postdoctoral research fellows/or research associates Position Description:
Two postdoctoral research fellow positions are available immediately to participate in a NIH sponsored research project, developing nanoparticle-based vaccines, in the department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. This project focuses on assembling various nanoparticles as potential vaccines. Animal test of the vaccine candidate will be carried out. The length of appointment will be 1-5 years based on performance. Competitive salary will be commensurate with the experience.
Required qualifications:
A doctoral degree in biochemistry, virology, chemical engineering, biological systems engineering, or related scientific or engineering field
Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity
Good communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with nanoparticle fabrications and characterizations
Experience with biomolecule (protein, lipids, etc.) processing
Experience with chemical conjugation
Experience with animal tests
Excellent writing skills
Estimated starting and ending time dates
As soon as possible
Contract is renewed annually based on performance and funding availability
To apply: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/511270/postdoctoral-associate-cy
Required documents for application:
Cover letter (please include an approximate starting date that you wish to begin)
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for three references familiar with your research work
Position duties and responsibilities:
Conduct research under supervision of Dr. Mike Zhang
Assist Dr. Zhang to supervise undergraduate or graduate students in laboratory
Write manuscripts reporting the research findings
Present research results in scientific conferences
Write project reports
Contact:
Mike Zhang, PhD
Professor, Turner Fellow of Engineering Biological Systems Engineering Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
United States
Phone: (540)231-7601
Email: cmzhang@vt.edu
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