Blacksburg, VA30+ days ago
Why work in the Gregus/Buczynski Lab?work in the Gregus/Buczynski Lab?• Strong funding & project ownership: Work on funded projects with room to develop independent ideas and lead publications• Career focused mentorship: Structured mentorship tailored to your goals (academic faculty, industry scientist, or hybrid paths)• Translational science with real-world impact: Research directly relevant to therapeutic development• Outstanding collaborative network: Active collaborations with Scripps Research, Mayo Clinic, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Dallas, industry partners, and multiple Virginia Tech departmentsWhat you'll do: • Design, execute, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments• Interpret data and present findings in lab meetings, conferences, and publications• Collaborate at the interface of academia and industry• Contribute to grant proposals and co author manuscripts• Mentor junior trainees as desired, building leadership experienceMentorship & lab cultureOur lab is team oriented, supportive, collegial, and inclusive. D. in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a closely related discipline• Experience with mammalian cell culture and/or rodent behavioral models • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage experiments independently• Effective written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Research background in pain, addiction, or related neuropsychiatric disorders • Experience with mass spectrometry or bioanalytical techniques • Experience with mouse surgical procedures or in vivo pharmacology • Prior experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, or conference presentations• Experience in all techniques used in the lab is not required as we value strong scientific thinking, work ethic, and enthusiasm for learning as much as prior technical expertise.