Virginia Tech
Assistant/Associate Professor in Molecular Virology
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
Job Description
The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty. The position is for a molecular virologist that studies zoonotic viruses. Successful candidates will have an advanced degree (Ph.D., DVM, and/or MD), a strong publication record, postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to establish (Assistant Professor) or maintain (Associate Professor) a strong extramurally-funded research program focusing on investigating zoonotic viral infections.
Areas of interest include but are not limited to molecular mechanisms of host jumping and cross-species infection of zoonotic viruses, host-virus interactions, viral and host factors contributing to species tropism and spread, virus evolution and host adaptation, antiviral and vaccine developments, and the relationship at the animal and virus interface. We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement and expand the existing expertise in the Center for Emerging, Zoonotic and Arthropod-borne Pathogens (CeZAP).
The candidate is expected to participate in research and activities related to the recently established Destination 2.0 Area in pandemic prediction and prevention.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology has research strengths in infectious diseases (virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology), immunology, neuroscience, and physiology. Candidates who are able to interface between these areas are of particular interest.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a 2-3 page description of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Required Qualifications
PhD, DVM, and/or MD Strong Publication Record Postdoctoral experience Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in virology A strong potential for securing extramural funding Desire to be involved in teaching and service to the University 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. 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 Atkins at amanda1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a 2-3 page description of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Required Qualifications
PhD, DVM, and/or MD Strong Publication Record Postdoctoral experience Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in virology A strong potential for securing extramural funding Desire to be involved in teaching and service to the University 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. 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 Atkins at amanda1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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