Clinical Trial Associate Jobs in Virginia

Job Description

This postdoctoral associate position is available beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will conduct research focused on converting agricultural and food processing byproducts into plant-based proteins and other value-added products, while applying machine learning and molecular modeling approaches to guide methodology development and process design. The candidate will also contribute to grant writing efforts to secure internal and external funding and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology or a related field. Degree must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Research experiences in food science and engineering
• Self-motivated, be able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated to publish high quality articles

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experiences in protein and carbohydrates chemistry
• Research experiences in machine learning and molecular simulation
• Demonstrated a strong publication record

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

53,550-65,029

Hours per week

40

Review Date

07/01/2026

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. 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. 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. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Location

Blacksburg, Virginia

Department

Food Science and Technology

Position Type

Research Faculty

College

Agriculture & Life Sciences