Postdoctoral Associate in Biochemistry

Virginia Tech Recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in Biochemistry and Metabolic Engineering of Volatile Natural Products

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Postdoctoral Associate in Biochemistry

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Position Name	Postdoctoral Associate
Employer	Virginia Tech
Job Category	Research/Scientific
Department	Biology Department
Location	Blacksburg, Virginia
Salary	Commensurate with experience
Closing Date	28 April 2025
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Postdoctoral Associate Position Description

Postdoctoral Associate Position: Functional Genomics and Metabolic Engineering of Volatile Natural Products

The Tholl lab at the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech is Recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in Biochemistry and Metabolic Engineering of Volatile Natural Products. The Tholl lab integrates biochemical, molecular, and genomic tools to investigate the metabolism of volatile compounds in plants and insects. The lab applies this knowledge to improve crop resilience and pest management and improve the production of aroma compounds, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a project with a focus on gene discovery and biosynthesis of plant volatile compounds with multiple values as natural defenses, flavors, and industrial value products in food crops. Additional projects in crop trait improvement offer the opportunity of engineering insect volatile pheromones in plants for the development of enhanced trap crops.

They are looking for a talented scientist with strong motivation and interest in natural product functional genomics and metabolic engineering. The candidate will join an excellent and supportive scientific community in the Biological Sciences Department and across departments in the Virginia Tech Translational Plant Sciences Center. Moreover, the applicant will experience a vibrant university environment in the heart of the Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains. The Tholl lab welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications For The Postdoctoral Associate Position

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in genomics/transcriptomics and gene discovery is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working within a team.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and a safe workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record in functional gene and enzyme characterization, preferably in specialized metabolism, is desired.
• Experience with GC-MS and/or LC-MS techniques is a strong asset.
• Experience with the supervision of students is preferable.

 

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience but within budget maximum

Review Date: April 28, 2025

 

Additional Information

PhD awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year of eligibility remaining.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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