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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24061 Document ID: AA403-0FP9 Posted on: 2017-09-1409/14/2017 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-10-14
 

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary:
Virginia Tech seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor positions in the broad area of vector borne disease to augment existing and growing strengths within the Department of Biochemistry. The anticipated start date is Fall of 2017. Candidates having expertise in arbovirology, vector microbiota and neglected tropical diseases are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be part of six new faculty hires in Infectious Diseases and join the established Vector-Borne Disease Research Group in the Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech.
Current research in the department spans a broad range of expertise including, molecular dynamics, infectious disease, vector biology, parasitology, metabolomics, drug discovery and development, signal transduction, plant biology and molecular microbiology. Among facilities available to support the research of successful candidates are included mass spectrometry and DNA sequencing cores, a state of the art imaging suite, a recently constructed insectary, a certified BSL3 laboratory dedicated to vector borne disease research, and a high throughput drug candidate screening laboratory.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have (1) an earned doctorate in the Life Sciences and postdoctoral or equivalent experience in vector borne disease research, (2) evidence of scholarly achievement supported by a robust publication record, (3) an indication for promise as an outstanding instructor at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (4) the potential to launch or maintain an independent extramurally funded research program, and (5) an ability to work with a diverse student population and have a commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity within the campus community.

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