Research Assistant
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Job no: 530778
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Biomedical Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine
The Laboratory for Neurotrauma Research, located within the Life Science I building/Center for Neurotrauma, is looking for a suitable, highly motivated person to work as a Research Assistant. Work in the group is focused on understanding the molecular underpinnings of brain injury, vascular remodeling, and neuroinflammation. For more info, please visit: https://theusresearch.com/
This position is ideally suited to someone with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or another related field and who has previous experience or willingness to learn basic biochemical assays (i.e., western blotting, immunohistochemistry, PCR/genotyping, and cryosectioning), animal handling and non-biased stereology. Day-to-day work will be under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Theus, Principal Investigator (PI), although some degree of independence is expected. An enthusiasm for neuroscience/Biomedical research and a willingness to work/exchange ideas with others in the laboratory setting is required.
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related laboratory experience as paid or as part of undergraduate research credit. Preference is given to those with degrees in Neuroscience. *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Demonstrated proficiency in western blotting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genotyping
Wage: starting at $17.00 an hour
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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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Theus at mtheus@vt.edu uring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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