Description

Job Description

A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and engineering is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA, USA). The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for developing novel techniques for designing organoids and analyzing their properties using biochemical and molecular biology techniques. The postdoctoral associate will also be responsible for data management and dissemination of scientific results.

The primary focus of the postdoctoral associate will be to assemble organoids using a combination of new biomaterials, cancer cells and stem-cell based methodologies.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary project which integrates cancer biology, stem cells, organoids, microscopy, materials, virology, computational biology, science communication, community engagement, and ethics. Candidates should demonstrate all relevant qualifications (see required and preferred qualifications below) in their application packet.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or related field. The PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Strong background and knowledge in cell culture, microscopy, tissue engineering and organoid development.
• Strong background and knowledge in biomaterial design, cell-based methodologies and biochemical measurements.
• Strong track record in scientific productivity and publications
• Experience and background in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with induced primary, cancer and pluripotent stem cells
• Prior experience in multi-disciplinary projects
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with investigators in other disciplines.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $61,008; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

08/25/2025

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 offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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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 Cheri Warren at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: August 8, 2025
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