弗吉尼亚理工学院糖尿病天然药物研发博士后岗位

Institution

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Postion

Postdoctoral research Fellow

Date Posted

Oct 11th 2007

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Job Description

A new postdoctoral position is available starting on December 1, 2007 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. The incumbent’s primary responsibility will be to pursue research projects focused on determining the role of various botanicals and synthetic drugs in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and elucidating the mechanisms underlying these biological effects. The postdoctorate is also expected to participate in grant proposal preparation, present results of research at professional conferences and write and publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Required qualification:
Candidates should have a Ph.D or equivalent in life science area with preferable research experience in use of diabetic animal models, Cellular and/or Molecular Biology techniques, knowledge in pharmacology, endocrinology and/or nutrition. Good communication skills, ability to work independently, demonstrated creativity and high motivation are highly desired.

This position is initially for one year and may be renewed annually thereafter depending on performance and funding.

Contact

Please send your application online atwww.jobs.vt.eduinculding a brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae and names with addresses of three references including their email, address, and phone number.

Dongmin Liu
Human Nutrition
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
338 wallace Hall
Western Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
United States
Phone: 540-231-3402
Fax: 540-231-3916
Email: doliu vt.edu
Employer's Web Site:http://www.vt.edu
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