Research Technician

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Work type:Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Research / Scientific

Job Description

A 1500-hour wage position is available in the Scharf lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech to study motility and chemotaxis in the symbiotic soil bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti. Typical duties include analysis of genomic and RNA seq data, molecular modeling of protein structures and protein-protein and protein-ligand interaction, preparation of federal grant proposals, manuscript preparation and review. Preference will be given to researchers with strong skills in analyzing flagellar-driven motility behavior and in studying protein-protein interaction. Chosen applicant should have a good publication record.

Required Qualifications

- Advanced knowledge of molecular microbiology and biochemistry.
- Advanced knowledge in preparation of scientific manuscripts.
- Specific experience in bioinformatics methods such as RNA seq analysis and molecular modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field or an equivalent level of training and/or experience.
- Experience with bacterial motility assays, DNA and RNA analysis, and biochemical protein assays.

Salary Information

$20 - $24

Review Date

April 17, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, 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 in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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