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approaches to investigate how immune priming influences pathogen resistance, immune function, and colony performance in bumble bees. Required Qualifications Master's in Entomology, Ecology, Evolutionary
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understanding of virology, immunology, or host-pathogen interactions. The candidate will also apply molecular, cellular, and imaging-based approaches — including flow cytometry, qPCR, western blotting, ELISA, and
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will involve performing in vitro procedures in a BSL2 environment. This position will primarily support ongoing efforts in the laboratory to assemble organoids and characterize organoid-pathogen
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working visas) ● Must have experience working in a microbiology laboratory and with BSL-2 pathogens ● Must have experience with protein/peptide separation ● Must have experience in drug discovery ● BS in
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at Virginia Tech focus on disease ecology and evolution, and work spans across multiple host-pathogen systems including white-nose syndrome in bats, snake fungal disease, and viruses of wildlife. This
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and culturing procedures; Familiarity with handling bio-safety level 2 pathogens. Preferred Qualifications BS or MS degree; Previous laboratory experience in food science; Experience mentoring
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will complement and expand the existing expertise in the Center for Emerging, Zoonotic and Arthropod-borne Pathogens (CeZAP). The candidate is expected to participate in research and activities related
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emergency cleanup, execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning equipment, trash removal, collecting recycling, and replenishing supplies
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, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup, execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning