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Postdoctoral Associate / Research Assistant Professor in Muscle Growth Biology Virginia Tech in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Salary information is provided: 53,550-65,029 USD for the Postdoctoral Associate level and 65,000-75,000 USD for the Research Assistant Professor level.

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United States

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Virginia Tech

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Cell Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Biology
Veterinary Science
Muscle Biology
Meat Science
Genetic
Genomic

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About this position

The School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech is seeking a researcher at the postdoctoral associate or research assistant professor level to build a program in muscle growth biology. The position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia, and sits within Virginia Tech’s broader meat science and muscle biology environment.

The successful candidate will develop research focused on skeletal muscle biology and animal growth, with possible emphasis on hormonal, cellular, molecular, metabolic, physiological, and genetic mechanisms that regulate whole-body growth, skeletal muscle growth and development, muscle metabolism, and biological processes affecting meat production and quality. The role is intended to support both collaborative work with faculty in the School of Animal Sciences and the development of an increasingly independent scholarly program.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting research, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, presenting at scientific meetings, and contributing to competitive external research proposals. The appointee may also help mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support the training of other research personnel, and, depending on appointment level and experience, contribute to teaching in muscle biology, animal growth, or related areas.

The position offers a research environment connected to Virginia Tech’s existing strengths in animal growth and muscle biology, with opportunities to engage with faculty, students, industry partners, outreach activities, and national and international research collaborations.

Funding details

Salary information is provided: 53,550-65,029 USD for the Postdoctoral Associate level and 65,000-75,000 USD for the Research Assistant Professor level.

What's required

For the Research Assistant Professor level, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Animal Science, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date, plus demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous scientific research and analyze and interpret experimental data, willingness to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research environments, interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, effective communication skills, and a record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage. For the Postdoctoral Associate level, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Animal Science, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline; the PhD must have been awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with at least one year of eligibility remaining; and applicants should have a record of peer-reviewed publications or evidence of scholarly productivity and excellent communication skills. Preferred experience includes cellular, molecular, physiological, genetic, genomic, metabolic, or biochemical approaches relevant to skeletal muscle biology and meat science, competitive extramural proposal experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring experience, and national or international research collaborations.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter describing your interests and relevant background, along with your CV, through the application link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply before the priority deadline. Direct questions to David Gerrard at [email protected].

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