Research Scientist Job no: 531140 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific Job Description A research scientist is sought to launch Disease Mechanics Initiative in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a world-class interdisciplinary environment as part of a team of experimental and computational scientists from engineering and biology, and in close collaboration with clinicians. The position entails interacting with faculty across multiple departments, managing collaborative interdisciplinary research projects, facilitating large-scale research proposal development, and actively liaising with funding agencies. An attractive compensation package commensurate with experience will include competitive benefits and a retirement package offered by Virginia Tech. The position is available starting as soon as possible and is eligible for annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory progress and continued funding. Required Qualifications •Completed Ph.D. in biology, engineering, biophysics, or a closely related discipline. •Proven track record of outstanding research that is reflected in publications and secured funding (e.g., postdoctoral fellowship or other early-career grants) •Experience in working in Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment, proficiency in standard cell- and molecular-biological techniques, and advanced optical microscopy. •Strong communication skills, enthusiasm to lead independent and manage collaborative interdisciplinary research, develop grant proposals, and the ability and willingness to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Preferred Qualifications •Additional experience in bacteriology. Appointment Type Restricted Review Date October 10, 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. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amanda Collins at mandamcg@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: September 25, 2024 Applications close:

Research Scientist (Agrawal Lab) Job no: 527606 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Science Department: School of Neuroscience Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Research / Scientific Job Description The Agrawal Lab in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team. The Agrawal lab studies neural circuits underlying flexible motor control by utilizing the compact genetic model organism, Drosophila melanogaster. We use a variety of cutting-edge techniques, including quantitative behavior with machine vision-based tracking, optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology and 2-photon imaging, and EM-based circuit reconstruction. Specifically, we are interested in how animals use proprioceptive sensory information to navigate and move through an often unpredictable world. Proprioception is an animal's sense of the position and movement of its body, and it is essential for coordinated movement across the animal kingdom. Projects in the lab include understanding how proprioceptive information is relayed to the brain to integrate with motor planning, examining how neural circuits integrate wing and leg proprioceptive information in the insect CNS, and exploring how vibration sensing via the legs mediates courtship and other behaviors. See the lab website (https://www.agrawalneurolab.com/) for more details and other potential projects. This position is for two years with possibilities for extension. The research scientist will be responsible for directing, planning, and executing projects in collaboration with Dr. Agrawal. They will have the opportunity to publish first-author papers, contribute to related projects as co-authors, and present their work at national and international conferences and institutions. As a new lab, the position will have the opportunity for lots of interaction and mentorship from Dr. Agrawal as well as opportunities to mentor other junior scientists. Dr. Agrawal is committed to providing all members of the lab with scientific training and mentorship to help them pursue their career goals. Applicant must have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering) and a curiosity and enthusiasm for science. Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python are highly desirable. Interested applicants should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Please include a current Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Interests, and the contact information of three (3) references. Required Qualifications •Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering) •Curiosity and enthusiasm for science •Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities •Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently •Willingness to learn new skills Preferred Qualifications •Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python •Laboratory experience in Drosophila genetics •Able to commit at least two years duration to the position Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information 62,000 - 70,000 Review Date 11/15/2023 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. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sweta Agrawal at sweta@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: October 31, 2023 Applications close:

Job DescriptionThe Agrawal Lab in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team. The Agrawal lab studies neural circuits underlying flexible motor control by utilizing the compact genetic model organism, Drosophila melanogaster. We use a variety of cutting-edge techniques, including quantitative behavior with machine vision-based tracking, optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology and 2-photon imaging, and EM-based circuit reconstruction.Specifically, we are interested in how animals use proprioceptive sensory information to navigate and move through an often unpredictable world. Proprioception is an animal's sense of the position and movement of its body, and it is essential for coordinated movement across the animal kingdom. Projects in the lab include understanding how proprioceptive information is relayed to the brain to integrate with motor planning, examining how neural circuits integrate wing and leg proprioceptive information in the insect CNS, and exploring how vibration sensing via the legs mediates courtship and other behaviors. See the lab website (https://www.agrawalneurolab.com/) for more details and other potential projects.This position is for two years with possibilities for extension. The research scientist will be responsible for directing, planning, and executing projects in collaboration with Dr. Agrawal. They will have the opportunity to publish first-author papers, contribute to related projects as co-authors, and present their work at national and international conferences and institutions. As a new lab, the position will have the opportunity for lots of interaction and mentorship from Dr. Agrawal as well as opportunities to mentor other junior scientists. Dr. Agrawal is committed to providing all members of the lab with scientific training and mentorship to help them pursue their career goals.Applicant must have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering) and a curiosity and enthusiasm for science. Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python are highly desirable. Interested applicants should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Please include a current Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Interests, and the contact information of three (3) references.Required Qualifications* Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering)* Curiosity and enthusiasm for science* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities* Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently* Willingness to learn new skillsPreferred Qualifications* Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python* Laboratory experience in Drosophila genetics* Able to commit at least two years duration to the positionAppointment TypeRestrictedSalary Information62,000 - 70,000Review Date11/15/2023Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated 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.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sweta Agrawal at sweta@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Research Scientist Job no: 531240 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Electrical and ComputerEngineering Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific Job Description Applications are invited for a Research Scientist position with the Systems Software Research Group at Virginia Tech. Opportunities exist in two directions. The first direction is on developing innovative software systems - broadly defined to include operating systems, compilers, and run-times - for emerging hardware in cloud and edge computing settings, in particular those with heterogeneous instruction sets, accelerators, programmable devices, I/O virtualization, and capabilities/tagging, toward improved performance, energy efficiency, and security properties. The second direction is at the intersection of program/binary analysis and verification toward developing trustworthy tools for reasoning about security properties of low-level code and developing mitigations. Opportunities also exist to investigate project-relevant topics of mutual interest. The position has no teaching obligations. Responsibilities include: - conducting independent research in these spaces - developing publications for journals, conferences, and workshops, and presenting papers at conferences and workshops - conducting presentations at sponsor events and technology demonstrations and transitions Required Qualifications - PhD in computer science or engineering (or a related field - Strong background and publication record in any of the following areas: heterogeneous computing, operating systems/hypervisors, compilers/run-times, formal verification, proof assistants and verification tools, binary/program analysis, or compilers Preferred Qualifications - Experience developing funding proposals and managing funded projects. Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Review Date 10/25/2024 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. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact K Atkins at atkins@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: October 14, 2024 Applications close:

Research Scientist (Agrawal Lab)Apply now Back to search results Job no: 527606Work type: Research FacultySenior management: College of ScienceDepartment: School of NeuroscienceLocation: Blacksburg, VirginiaCategories: Research / ScientificJob DescriptionThe Agrawal Lab in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team. The Agrawal lab studies neural circuits underlying flexible motor control by utilizing the compact genetic model organism, Drosophila melanogaster. We use a variety of cutting-edge techniques, including quantitative behavior with machine vision-based tracking, optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology and 2-photon imaging, and EM-based circuit reconstruction.Specifically, we are interested in how animals use proprioceptive sensory information to navigate and move through an often unpredictable world. Proprioception is an animal's sense of the position and movement of its body, and it is essential for coordinated movement across the animal kingdom. Projects in the lab include understanding how proprioceptive information is relayed to the brain to integrate with motor planning, examining how neural circuits integrate wing and leg proprioceptive information in the insect CNS, and exploring how vibration sensing via the legs mediates courtship and other behaviors. See the lab website (https://www.agrawalneurolab.com/) for more details and other potential projects.This position is for two years with possibilities for extension. The research scientist will be responsible for directing, planning, and executing projects in collaboration with Dr. Agrawal. They will have the opportunity to publish first-author papers, contribute to related projects as co-authors, and present their work at national and international conferences and institutions. As a new lab, the position will have the opportunity for lots of interaction and mentorship from Dr. Agrawal as well as opportunities to mentor other junior scientists. Dr. Agrawal is committed to providing all members of the lab with scientific training and mentorship to help them pursue their career goals.Applicant must have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering) and a curiosity and enthusiasm for science. Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python are highly desirable. Interested applicants should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Please include a current Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Interests, and the contact information of three (3) references.Required Qualifications* Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, computational neuroscience, controls, engineering)* Curiosity and enthusiasm for science* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities* Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently* Willingness to learn new skillsPreferred Qualifications* Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python* Laboratory experience in Drosophila genetics* Able to commit at least two years duration to the positionAppointment TypeRestrictedSalary Information62,000 - 70,000Review Date11/15/2023Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated 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.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sweta Agrawal at sweta@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Advertised: October 31, 2023Applications close:

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