Research Assistant Professor

Job Description This position is responsible for providing technical and leadershipsupport for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions (VG-HI) lab inthe College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The individualwill report directly to Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli. This positioninvolves cutting-edge research studying cancer biology anddeveloping strategies to treat cancer. Duties will includemolecular and immunological assays, 2D and 3D cell culture,including primary cells, and procedures with mice. Basic and morecomplex computational tasks will be required for data analysis andinterpretation. Responsibilities also include data analysis,reporting, manuscript and grant preparation, project management andleadership/training tasks, compliance with all safety regulations,and assistance with SOP development. The individual is expected towork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams from academia,government, and industry, and serve as PI/Co-PI on projects. Required Qualifications Successful completion of a PhD in molecular biology, cancerbiology, immunology, or related fields Substantial experience independently organizing and conductingcomplex procedures and experiments Demonstrated experience in leading research projects tocompletion as evidenced by multiple first-author publications Clear communication skills as evidenced by presentation of dataat national conferences, seminar presentations, past teachingexperience, and/or manuscript publication Experience working with microorganisms and biosafety Possess molecular and protein biology skills Should be enthusiastic and dedicated, have the ability andinterest in learning new techniques; must be willing to followverbal and written instructions; be observant, attentive to detail,organized, efficient, and work well with others Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience ofjunior lab staff Success in proposal development and managing extramural fundedprograms Pay Band Faculty; Salary Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Salary; commensurate with experience Hours per week 40+ Review Date October 1, 2025 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. James Weger at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr