Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and single-cell methodologies is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA, USA). The primary focus of the postdoctoral associate will be to integrate organoid development with single-cell omics methodologies. The postdoctoral associate will have opportunities to collaborate with experts in AI and machine learning. The post-doctoral associate will also be responsible for data management and dissemination of scientific results.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary team at Virginia Tech, which integrates organoids, materials, and single-cell transcriptomics.

• Integrate organoid development with single-cell omics methodologies.
• Collaborate with experts in AI and machine learning.
• Manage data and disseminate scientific results.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to integrate organoids, materials, and single-cell transcriptomics.

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• 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 organoid development.
• Strong background and knowledge in cell-based methodologies.
• Strong track record in scientific productivity and publications.
• Experience and background in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience with single-cell omics technologies.
• Prior experience in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with investigators in other disciplines.

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime.

Restricted.

Starting at $62,232; commensurate with experience.

40.

05/29/2026.

Criminal conviction check required.

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