美国弗吉尼亚理工大学2023年招聘博士后职位（开发基于纳米颗粒的疫苗）

美国弗吉尼亚理工大学2023年招聘博士后职位（开发基于纳米颗粒的疫苗）

弗吉尼亚理工学院暨州立大学（Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University，官方缩写为Virginia Tech或VT），中文简称弗吉尼亚理工大学，坐落在美国东海岸弗吉尼亚州的布莱克斯堡，是一所以工科为主的公立研究型大学，在工程领域享有极高声誉，师资力量雄厚，有20位教授被选为美国科学院院士或美国工程院院士，另有29位AIAA Fellow，25位ASME Fellow，29位IEEE Fellow，11位ACM Fellow等。

Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Scientist

Virginia Tech

Job Description

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available immediately to participate in a NIH-sponsored research project, developing nanoparticle-based vaccines, in the department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. The successful candidate will closely work with Dr. Chenming (Mike) Zhang on assembling various nanoparticles as potential vaccines. Animal tests of the vaccine candidate will be carried out. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to be involved in grant writings, graduate student mentoring, and project leadership. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The initial appointment will be for one year with possibility for extension based on performance. Competitive salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience.

Required Qualifications

A doctoral degree in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, biological systems engineering, or related scientific or engineering field earned no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year of eligibility remaining.

Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity

Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with nanoparticle fabrications and characterizations

Experience with biomolecule (protein, lipids, etc.) processing

Experience with chemical conjugation

Experience with animal tests

Excellent writing skills