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Plant Operator Blacksburg, Virginia
Ready to power up your career? We're seeking a Plant Operator at the VT Power Plant! From managing coal, gas, and oil-fired boilers to preventative maintenance to water handling and turbine operation, your expertise will ensure smooth plant operations. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make an impact!
Postdoctoral Associate Roanoke, Virginia
The Yan Lab is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to work on an NIH-funded project involving mitochondrial biology and Alzheimer’s disease. The applicant will contribute to molecular studies in animal models seeking to determine the role of mitophagy in skeletal muscle, heart, and brain. The specific work involves the characterization of our newly generated AMPK knock-in and mitoAIP mice, which includes the assessments of cognitive function, skeletal muscle and heart function, mitophagy, mitochondrial morphology/function, transcriptional and post-translational controls. The candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, including exercise physiologists, molecular biologists, and neurobiologists. The candidate is expected to take a leadership role on AMPK and mitophagy project through presentations, drafting of manuscripts, and mentorship of students involved in the project.
Program Coordinator Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech is looking for a Program Coordinator to support and promote the work of the Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery (VTCDD) and the Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium (VaDDC).
Assistant Director for Professional Development Blacksburg, Virginia
The Assistant Director for Professional Development, within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), will work primarily with the Director of Professional Development as well as the Director of Special Programs to provide professional development designed to empower and support Virginia Tech faculty to become effective and innovative educators focused on student learning and success.
Digital Content Specialist, Events Blacksburg, Virginia
Advancement is seeking a passionate digital content specialist to capture images of the university’s most significant events and play a lead role in the creation of videography that engages and inspires alumni and donors. This position is a fun, fast paced, creative role where the ideal candidate will work across the Advancement division, collaborating with colleagues to make a memorable experience for alumni and donors both in person and online.
Executive Director of Development, Health Sciences and Technology Roanoke, Virginia
The Executive Director of Development will lead a comprehensive, integrated advancement program by elevating Virginia Tech’s presidential university initiative of Health Sciences and Technology where world-class biomedical researchers address health challenges that affect millions. This leadership position is key to the ambitious plans Virginia Tech is making to be a leading 21st century land grant university that delivers innovative solutions to the most pressing global challenges of our time.
Agricultural Technician Blacksburg, Virginia
Are you interested in interdisciplinary research and hands-on learning? Be a part of a living laboratory for sustainable land management and apply today to be an agricultural technician for the Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center.
2nd Shift Custodial Worker Blacksburg, Virginia
Join CPIF Custodial Staff!
Fiscal Technician Blacksburg, Virginia
Enjoy work-life balance? Then join SPIA as a Fiscal Technician! Support financial and research operations across three campuses, handling purchasing, accounts payable, travel, and more.
Communication and Marketing Specialist Blacksburg, Virginia
The School of Communication is looking for a Communication and Marketing Specialist
Custodial Services Worker Blacksburg, Virginia
Join the CPIF Custodial Team!
Assistant Director for Internship Engagement Blacksburg, Virginia
Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech is seeking a dynamic and strategic candidate to fill a newly established role, Assistant Director for Internship Engagement who will focus on work-based learning initiatives.
Technical Services Project Specialist Blacksburg, Virginia
The University Libraries is looking for a Technical Services Project Specialist. Take a look for a great opportunity!
Faculty Position in Robotics Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position (assistant/associate) in intelligence, embodiment, and learning in robotics, effective August 2025. Given the rapid advancements and increasing integration of intelligence in robotics (including computational intelligence and physical intelligence), we seek candidates focused on fundamental research in robotics and robot learning, with a focus on areas such as vision and language models, continual learning, reinforcement learning, learning from demonstrations, representation learning, and morphological computation, with applications in diverse robotic tasks.
Faculty Position in Autonomy, Navigation, & Mapping Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position (assistant/associate/full) in the area of autonomy, navigation and mapping. Specifically, this open-rank position seeks applicants specializing in one or more areas of autonomy, perception, navigation, localization and mapping, and sensor fusion. The ideal candidate will contribute to ongoing research at Virginia Tech and will collaborate with existing faculty in robotics, automotive and aerospace fields in the development of autonomous vehicle/robotic systems. "Application materials include a cover letter, CV, up to three relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three professional references. In addition, applicants must provide a research statement, a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and a statement describing the candidate’s ideas for supporting an equitable and inclusive educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; in this document, specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can support and extend our university’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Each of the statements can be up to 3 pages in length. Review of applications will commence on November 8th 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Kevin Kochersberger at kbk@vt.edu (540-231-5589)."
Database Application Developer Blacksburg, Virginia, Fully Remote, Hybrid
Join our dynamic team as a Database Application Developer! Collaborate with application leads to ensure secure, performant, and reliable database storage. Lead migration efforts for legacy applications from our existing ERP, providing technical expertise and guidance. Drive database usage and integrations, making a tangible impact on our technology landscape. Apply now!
Security Center Representative Blacksburg, Virginia
Interested in a career in Law Enforcement without sacrificing a critical work life balance? Looking for a fulfilling career? The Virginia Tech Police Department is the place for you.
Laboratory and Research Spec II Blacksburg, Virginia
The Biochemistry Department at Virginia Tech seeks a lab & research specialist
Postdoctoral Associate Blacksburg, Virginia
The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to delve into quantum information theory research with Dr. Sumeet Khatri. This unique opportunity presents a beneficial collaboration where you can enhance your skills and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
Executive Housekeeper - The Grove Blacksburg, Virginia
Seeking an energetic, dependable, and service oriented executive housekeeping professional at The Grove.

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