What is the salary for the Postdoctoral Associate role at Virginia Tech?

The listed annual base salary range is $54K–$65K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Postdoctoral Associate role at Virginia Tech based?

This role is based in Blacksburg, VA.

How many years of experience does this Postdoctoral Associate role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Postdoctoral Associate role work with?

hydrogels, polymers, nanoformulations.

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Q: What techniques or methods are required for this Postdoctoral Associate role?

polymer synthesis and characterization, controlled release formulation, bioconjugation, surface functionalization, in vitro cell studies.

Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VAtodayverified 1 h ago

$54k – $65kfrom the posting

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $97k (96 that show pay).

Lead biomaterial design, device fabrication and formulation characterization for drug and gene delivery nanoformulations and devices.

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Why it is interesting. Lead biomaterial design and device fabrication, including microneedle and transdermal delivery work, for gene and drug therapies.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Hiring manager named

Core polymer roleEngineering biomaterial platforms for drug/gene delivery; biomaterial design, device fabrication, formulation characterization; hydrogel or polymer synthesis preferred

Seniority: Postdoc
Work: On-site
Type: Postdoc
Degree: PhD
Experience: 0+ yrs
Industry: Biotechnology
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Materials

hydrogels11 roles polymers520 rolesnanoformulations

Techniques

polymer synthesis and characterizationcontrolled release formulationbioconjugationsurface functionalizationin vitro cell studies

Role details

Job Description

The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The project will focus on “engineering biomaterial platforms for drug and gene delivery”. Nanoformulations or devices will be engineered for enhancing the efficacy and safety of biologically active drugs and gene therapies. The selected individual will work with Dr. Wujin Sun and a team of researchers at Virginia Tech. The selected individual will lead biomaterial design, device fabrication, and formulation characterization.

Required Qualifications

PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining in pharmaceutical engineering, polymer science, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biological systems engineering, chemistry, or related scientific or engineering field
Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity
Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hydrogel or polymer synthesis and characterization
Experience with microneedle or transdermal delivery device fabrication
Experience with controlled release formulation
Experience with bioconjugation or surface functionalization
Experience with in vitro cell studies

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$53,550-$65,029; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Review Date

11/03/2026

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.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact

Dr. Wujin Sun

[email protected]

during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.