Postdoctoral Associate

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Job Description The Meng Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The candidate is expected to work independently under the supervision of a molecular virologist and a chemical engineer to delineate how and why hepatitis E virus infects across species barriers and jumps species from animals to humans. Required Qualifications: - Ph.D. in virology, cell biology or related fields. - PhD 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: - Prior experiences in virology such as reverse genetic systems of positive-strand RNA virus and/or organoid culture systems such as iPSC-based organoids development. Pay Band: Faculty: Appointment Type: Restricted: Salary Information: Commensurate with experience: Review Date: 10/25/24 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 instit...