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Work type:Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Biomedical Science
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
The candidate is expected to work independently in a molecular virology laboratory on understanding the mechanisms of hepatitis E virus (HEV) replication and pathogenesis. The candidate will join a diverse group of scientists in the Meng Lab to study the underlying molecular mechanisms of hepatitis E virus-associated liver diseases and extrahepatic manifestation of diseases, determine the immunological factors contributing to hepatitis E virus-associated diseases, and dissect the structural and functional relationship of hepatitis E virus genes. The candidate is expected to have good written and oral communication skills.
Details on the Meng Lab’s research and publications can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/meng-lab
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in virology or related fields.
- Ph.D. must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those candidates who have prior experiences in molecular virology and immunology, particularly in the area of viral replication and pathogenesis using animal models.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
January 15, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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