Research Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote Sensing Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityResearch Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote SensingBlacksburg, VARemoteWe are especially interested in candidates with a background in agricultural or applied economics/finance and familiarity with remote sensing data and methods, though we welcome applicants from related quantitative disciplines, including economics, earth system or environmental sciences, computational social science, and geography, provided they bring strong causal inference skills and engagement with applied policy questions. Research Scientist conducts independent research under general supervision, contributes significantly to project conceptualization and management, is expected to lead manuscripts and contribute to proposal and grant development, may supervise project personnel and research assistants, and is eligible to serve as principal investigator.
Research Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote Sensing Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote SensingBlacksburg, VARemoteWe are especially interested in candidates with a background in agricultural or applied economics/finance and familiarity with remote sensing data and methods, though we welcome applicants from related quantitative disciplines, including economics, earth system or environmental sciences, computational social science, and geography, provided they bring strong causal inference skills and engagement with applied policy questions. Research Scientist conducts independent research under general supervision, contributes significantly to project conceptualization and management, is expected to lead manuscripts and contribute to proposal and grant development, may supervise project personnel and research assistants, and is eligible to serve as principal investigator.
(Senior) Research Scientist - Applied Economics Details(Senior) Research Scientist - Applied EconomicsBlacksburg, VirginiaAs part of our work with the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Research Scientist positions will be responsible for leading the conceptualization and conduct of research projects, managing and ensuring completion of the objectives of a sponsored research program, and delivering research materials, including writing peer-reviewed journal articles and making presentations at academic conferences and for public audiences on topics such as: - Estimating the consumer demand for climate-smart certified food products using incentivized lab-in-the-field choice experiments in a relevant setting. Under the three-year pilot, Virginia Tech and its partners will help producers in the four states prove the value of paying farmers and ranchers $100 per acre or animal unit for stewardship practices that deliver public value through carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reduction, improved soil health, water quality, water conservation, and other environmental services.
Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist for Executive Ph.D. Program DetailsPostdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist for Executive Ph.D. ProgramBlacksburg, VirginiaThe successful candidate will conduct original research across various fields, including but not limited to business analytics, behavioral science, decision, risk and management science, marketing analytics, cybersecurity, innovation and science policy, research ethics, organizational sciences, the dynamics between people, organizations, and systems, AI, robotics, and immersive or augmenting technologies for learning, interdisciplinary approaches to societal issues, sustainable business, or other relevant research areas. 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 .
Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - Physics Virginia TechPostdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - PhysicsBlacksburg, VirginiaThe successful candidate will be expected to interact with the broader quantum community at Virginia Tech, which includes the Center for Neutrino Physics, the Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (vtq.vt.edu), the Center of Quantum Architecture and Software Development within the VT Innovation Campus, as well as the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), of which Virginia Tech is a member. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes .
Research Scientist DetailsResearch ScientistBlacksburg, VirginiaThe first direction is on developing innovative software systems – broadly defined to include operating systems, compilers, and run-times – for emerging hardware in cloud and edge computing settings, in particular those with heterogeneous instruction sets, accelerators, programmable devices, I/O virtualization, and capabilities/tagging, toward improved performance, energy efficiency, and security properties. 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 .
Research Scientist (Ni Lab) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityResearch Scientist (Ni Lab)Blacksburg, VA$65,000–$75,000 / yearThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. 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.
Research Scientist (Ni Lab) Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Scientist (Ni Lab)Blacksburg, VA$65,000–$75,000 / yearThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. 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.
Research Scientist (Ni Lab) Virginia TechResearch Scientist (Ni Lab)Blacksburg, Virginia$65,000–$75,000 / yearThe 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes .
Research Scientist Virginia TechResearch ScientistRoanoke, VirginiaThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers . 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 .
NewResearch Faculty Open Rank, Spectrum Dominance Division Virginia TechResearch Faculty Open Rank, Spectrum Dominance DivisionBlacksburg, VirginiaThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . • Knowledge or experience with real-time radio frequency hardware/software systems, such as software-defined radios (SDRs), GNU Radio, 5G/6G/O-RAN testbeds (OAI, srsRAN, and OCUDU), FPGAs, and/or embedded systems.
Research Associate DetailsResearch AssociateBlacksburg, VirginiaThe 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 . At the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), a world-leading research enterprise, we are working with government agencies, transportation and safety organizations, vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers, and others to overcome these challenges and improve transportation safety and performance on the world’s roads.
NewEnvironmental Scientist Hazmat | Blacksburg, VA Davey TreeEnvironmental Scientist Hazmat | Blacksburg, VABlacksburg, VAPrimary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional. Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half-face or full-face respirators.
Principal Materials Scientist Luna Labs USAPrincipal Materials ScientistBlacksburg, VirginiaPrincipal Materials Scientist About Luna Labs Luna Labs is a product development company working with leading organizations and key government agencies to create unique solutions for complex challenges in defense, industrial, and healthcare markets. The Opportunity We are seeking a creative and versatile Principal Materials Scientist to lead cutting-edge research focused on developing practical and novel materials solutions in polymer and nanocomposite materials for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and reinforced composites.
Associate Director of Major Gifts - Health Sciences and Technology and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Virginia TechAssociate Director of Major Gifts - Health Sciences and Technology and Fralin Biomedical Research InstituteRoanoke, VirginiaThe Associate Director of Major Gifts, Health Sciences and Technology (HST), and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (FBRI, located in Roanoke, VA) will solicit philanthropic gifts from alumni, families, friends, and supporters that align with the Institute’s fundraising goals and overall university health sciences strategic priorities. This position is key to the presidential university initiative to deliver innovative solutions that address health challenges affecting millions through advanced research and development programs across VT’s Blacksburg, Roanoke, and greater Washington, D.C. metro area facilities, including the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus in Washington, DC.
Associate Director of Major Gifts - Health Sciences and Technology and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAssociate Director of Major Gifts - Health Sciences and Technology and Fralin Biomedical Research InstituteRoanoke, VA$72,000–$95,000 / yearTextColor White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text BackgroundColor Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area BackgroundColor Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00/Duration 1:10 Loaded: 0.00% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time -1:10 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off, selected Captions captions settings, opens captions settings dialog captions off, selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen.
NewEnvironmental-Scientist-Hazmat-Blacksburg%2C-VA The Davey Tree Expert CoEnvironmental-Scientist-Hazmat-Blacksburg%2C-VABlacksburg, VAPrimary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional. Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half-face or full-face respirators.
Advanced Scientist (Drylaid) Hollingsworth & Vose CoAdvanced Scientist (Drylaid)VAEvaluate, implement, and scale AI tools that enhance product development workflows, such as predictive modeling, experimental design optimization, material property prediction, and performance simulation. Develop expertise in appropriate materials technology, as necessary to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs, using the Design of Experiments methodology.
Senior/Chief Scientist Hollingsworth & Vose CoSenior/Chief ScientistVADeep expertise in one material class is expected; Computational and AI fluency: proficiency in design of experiments and Bayesian optimization (required); Python or equivalent scripting for data analysis (strongly preferred); familiarity with high-throughput experimentation platforms or closed-loop optimization systems (a real differentiator). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Scan the porous media landscape - nonwovens, polymer membranes, MOFs, zeolites, aerogels, other fibrous structures - for convergence zones and white-space opportunities invisible from within a single material class.
Environmental Scientist Hazmat | Blacksburg, VA (Blacksburg, VA, US, 24060) The Davey Tree Expert CompanyEnvironmental Scientist Hazmat | Blacksburg, VA (Blacksburg, VA, US, 24060)Blacksburg, VAPrimary activities will include preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; conduct soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling; logging soil borings, oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations, and collection of representative subsurface media samples; oversight of site redevelopment and remediation activities; and analysis and interpretation of analytical results and the preparation of summary reports, under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional. Responsibilities will include performing field activities (e.g., site visits, sampling, inspections) while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will include hard hat, vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and eye protection, and at times may require half-face or full-face respirators.
Faculty Leadership Position, Patient Research Center Virginia TechFaculty Leadership Position, Patient Research CenterRoanoke, VirginiaFacilities at the research institute include multiple human subject research-dedicated 3.0T MRIs, high field MR guided PET and MR-guided focused ultrasound for animal research, optically pumped magnetometers (OPM-MEG) for individual human subject and dyadic studies, multiple cellular/molecular imaging facilities including transcriptomics and genomics analysis as well as multiple behavioral testing suites for animals and humans, in addition to two human whole room calorimeters, DEXA facility and metabolic kitchen and dining areas for the study of human eating behaviors. Areas of research emphasis could include disorders such as neurodegenerative diseases, developmental brain disorders, autoimmunity, heart disease, mental health, cerebrovascular disorders including stroke, cancer diagnostics including biomarkers, cancer immunotherapy, cell and gene therapies, disease prevention including through exercise and healthy nutrition.
Research Associate Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityResearch AssociateBlacksburg, VAThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. 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.
Invasive Species Geneticist DetailsInvasive Species GeneticistBlacksburg, VirginiaThe Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation is well known for encompassing diverse disciplines and promoting interdisciplinary collaborations including but not limited to areas such as ecosystem ecology, behavioral ecology, population dynamics, physiology, ecotoxicology, disease ecology, human-wildlife conflicts, human dimensions of natural resource conservation, marine ecology and fisheries, natural resource policy, and fish and wildlife habitat management. As part of a campus-wide cluster hire on invasive species, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track, research (60%), teaching (30%), and service (10%) position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Postdoctoral Associate DetailsPostdoctoral AssociateBlacksburg, VirginiaThe candidate would work closely with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and clinicians in these activities and have several opportunities for cross-collaboration with other projects in the lab involving including minimally invasive and noninvasive technologies for medical interventions. 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 .
Postdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPostdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab)Blacksburg, VAWhy 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.
Postdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab) Commonwealth of VirginiaPostdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab)Blacksburg, VAnWhy work in the Gregus/Buczynski Lab?\n \nwork in the Gregus/Buczynski Lab?\n\n Strong funding & project ownership: Work on funded projects with room to develop \n \nindependent ideas and lead publications\n\n Career focused mentorship: Structured mentorship tailored to your goals (academic \n \nfaculty, industry scientist, or hybrid paths)\n\n Translational science with real-world impact: Research directly relevant to therapeutic \n \ndevelopment\n\n Outstanding collaborative network: Active collaborations with Scripps Research, Mayo \n \nClinic, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Dallas, industry partners, and \n \nmultiple Virginia Tech departments\n \nWhat you'll do: \n\n Design, execute, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments\n Interpret data and present findings in lab meetings, conferences, and publications\n Collaborate at the interface of academia and industry\n Contribute to grant proposals and co author manuscripts\n Mentor junior trainees as desired, building leadership experience\n \nMentorship & lab culture\n \nOur lab is team oriented, supportive, collegial, and inclusive. Job Description\n \nThe Gregus/Buczynski Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an extramurally funded, highly collaborative research program focused on developing new, mechanistically driven treatments for chronic pain and alcohol use disorder \u2013 two major unmet clinical needs.\n
Postdoctoral Associate Virginia TechPostdoctoral AssociateBlacksburg, VirginiaThe candidate, one of six new postdoctoral fellows to be hired within the newly NSF-funded COMPASS Center, will have the opportunity to collaborate with other scientists within the center to tackle complex cross-disciplinary problems in the prevention and control of emerging viruses with pandemic and epidemic potentials. This includes working closely with computer scientists to utilize published “omics” datasets and machine learning approaches to identify FDA approved drugs that target key dysregulated pathways/proteins in virally infected cells.
Postdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab) Virginia TechPostdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab)Blacksburg, VirginiaThe Gregus/Buczynski Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an extramurally funded, highly collaborative research program focused on developing new, mechanistically driven treatments for chronic pain and alcohol use disorder – two major unmet clinical needs. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes .