Virginia Tech

The laboratory of Dr. Yassine Sassi at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion located on the Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke (Virginia) https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/ is seeking a dynamic and creative postdoctoral researcher to join the team.

The Sassi lab is focused on studying the role of coding and non-coding RNAs and cyclic nucleotides pathways in cardiac health and disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis. The Sassi lab aims to identify new therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The laboratory utilizes multiple approaches involving cell and molecular biology, and animal models of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

The postdoctoral fellow will lead a research project in one of the funded areas described above. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with less than four years of postdoctoral experience and have research interests in cardiac and/or pulmonary diseases. Candidates should be enthusiastic about collaborative and interdisciplinary research, be highly motivated to develop as an independent scientist, have a strong work ethic and demonstrate excellent scientific and communication skills. The candidate is expected to participate in research grant preparations, manuscript writing and presentation of research results at international conferences. Expertise in the following areas is advantageous: in vivo models of cardiovascular and/or pulmonary diseases, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and histology.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled.

Qualifications required: • PhD or MD/PhD degree obtained within the past 4 years • Strong publication record • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and team skills • Highly motivated and creative • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team is a prerequisite

Additional Information More information about our research can be found here: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/sassi.html https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/people-directory/primary-faculty/sassi.html

For a detailed description and to apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/516254/postdoctoral-associate

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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