A full-time research scientist is sought for the lab of Dr. Jenny Munson at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech. The Munson lab is an interdisciplinary research group of engineers and biologists that study the impact of fluid flow in glioblastoma. Specifically, the project will involve the oversight and creative development of a translational study examining the glioblastoma microenvironment. This translational study will utilize patient tissues in established pre-clinical in vitro model systems and histological tissue analyses to generate data for correlation with patient clinical data. The position’s responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including biomedical engineering, cancer biology and clinical research partners.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to investigate cancer-related research questions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to the development of research publications.
• Present research findings at conferences and communicate results effectively to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of laboratory protocols and techniques.
• Mentor and train junior team members, including students and technicians.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocols.