Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description The Blader Laboratory studies how infections in the brain cause neuronal complications such as seizures. We reported that when mice are infected with the protozoan parasite that the majority of their inhibitory synapses are eliminated through phagocytosis. A postdoctoral fellow is being recruit to continue our studies and discover why inhibitory synapses are specifically eliminated and what are the neuronal and/or immunological cells and proteins that mediate inhibitory synapses elimination. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in microbiology, neuroscience, immunology, or a related field. Ph.D. must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining. Preferred Qualifications Experience with rodent models of infection and/or neurological techniques. Publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Pay Band Faculty; Salary Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with experience Hours per week 40+ Review Date March 18, 2026 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 officesand research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amanda Atkinsat View email address on click.appcast.io regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)