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Chris Smith

@drchristsmith.bsky.social

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A neuroscientist by training, I now work to support and advocate for early career researchers. In addition, I enjoy writing and blogging about neuroscience, the future of work, Ph.D. career pathways, career and professional development topics, and more.

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

At Virginia Tech, our motto: Ut Prosim - That I May Serve - is something we live by everyday as our faculty & staff support & train the future workforce to pursue lives of meaning & perform research focused on solving complex problems to improve lives and better society. youtu.be/u5JrnKcy8iw?...

Doing today’s work for someone else’s tomorrow

YouTube video by Virginia Tech

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great read @insidehighered.com on the full value of a residential higher education (and particularly a liberal arts education) where deep human connections can be made. What Students Know About College That Critics Don’t www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

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What Students Know About College That Critics Don’t (opinion)

Students know what college is for. Many of the sector’s critics do not.

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Love the new @grantwitness.org website! They are doing important work to bring transparency to the current state of federal research funding in the United States. grantwitness.org

grantwitness.org

An independent, up-to-date, grant-level record of federal science funding disruptions in the United States.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The STRETCH Lab in Mechanical Engineering @vtengineering.bsky.social (www.vtstretchlab.com) seeks a #postdoc to conduct research in computational biomechanics & data-driven modeling. Competitive salary & employee benefits. Apply by Sept. 14 for full consideration. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The STRETCH Lab at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research in computational biomechanics and data-driven modeling as part of a multidiscipli...

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Faculty Job Market Collaboration @facjobmktcollab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue our work on increasing transparency in the academic job market.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Patient Research Center @fralinbiomed.bsky.social seeks a Clinical Research #postdoc who will aid in the planning, coordination, implementation, & oversight of clinical research studies. Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or related field desired. Apply by Aug. 12! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/clinica...

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Clinical Postdoctoral Associate - Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Patient Research Center (PRC) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will conduct research to advance human health and identify new ways of diagnosing and treating illnesses. ...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Unique #postdoc opportunity in the Office of Research & Innovation here at Virginia Tech focused on AI Tools for Research Administration & Development. PhD in computer science, statistics, data analytics, business administration, or related areas desired. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate – AI Tools for Research Administration and Development - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a postdoctoral associate. We are seeking a well-qualified applicant who will engage stakeholders to expl...

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Why do people trust scientists? A new study from GCC affiliate Dr. Dara Wald found that perceptions of scientists' motivations play a major role in whether people trust scientific information and support science-based policies. Learn More:

Scientists’ credibility depends on audience and perceived motives

A new study identifies five audience "classes" based on people's perceptions of scientists’ credibility.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Urban Evolutionary Entomology Laboratory @vtcals.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to investigate fundamental questions in population genomics & urban evolution using pest insect systems. Excellent employee benefits & training environment. Apply by August 30th! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Urban Evolutionary Entomology Laboratory at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to investigate fundamental questions in population genomics and urb...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As the calendar approaches August, it is that time of year again - the academic job search season is upon us. I went down this road years ago & currently support postdocs pursuing this path. I share some thoughts & advice in this classic post from 2019: www.christophertsmith.com/reflections/...

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Tales from the Academic Job Market

Academic Job Search

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Postdoc opening in the Laboratory of Neurotrauma Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Work will focus on murine models of brain injury and innate immune regulation. Excellent employee benefits. Apply by Aug. 3rd for full consideration! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Laboratory of Neurotrauma Research at Virginia Tech is looking for highly motivated Postdoctoral Associates with expertise in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, TBI/SCI or Immu...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Postdoc opening @vtchemdept.bsky.social w/ Dr. Amanda Morris. You will use laser spectroscopy to understand light-matter interactions studying metal organic framework materials, specifically. Excellent employee benefits & training environment. Apply by 7/24! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description A Postdoctoral Associate position is available within the Amanda Morris research group. The position will heavily use laser spectroscopy to understand light-matter interactions. The ...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Are you a #PhD or #postdoc planning to go on the faculty job market this Fall? I have collated some resources and data from @facjobmktcollab.bsky.social and @futurepislack.bsky.social (among others) and offer some insights and advice in this piece. www.christophertsmith.com/reflections/...

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Resources and Advice for the Academic Job Search

Job Search, Academic Job Search

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Faculty Job Market Collaboration @facjobmktcollab.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Were you a postdoctoral researcher on the faculty job market during the 2025–2026 cycle? We invite you to participate in the Faculty Job Market Collaboration Team’s annual applicant survey: www.faculty-job-market-collab.org/pages/9471 We gratefully acknowledge the support of @bwfund.bsky.social.

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Faculty Job Market Collaboration - Take the Survey!

Most of what we "know" about the job market comes from the personal experiences of mentors who navigated a very different landscape. Your participation allows us to:

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GLIA-Leadership @glia-leadership.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Four sessions, four speakers, four reasons to register this week if you haven't yet: burnout, feedback, mentoring, and the real data behind the academic job market. The Faculty Uplift, free, July 13 to 16. stefanie.krtra.com/t/uz0pmEI1PnXc

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Sahoo Lab @fralinbiomed.bsky.social at Children's National in Washington, DC, seeks a #postdoc who will work on defining how germline gain-of-function mutations activate chronic inflammatory signaling & drive progression to myeloid malignancy. Apply by 7/24! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Washington, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Sahoo Lab is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to study the genetic and functional mechanisms driving inherited bone marrow failure and predisposition to MDS/AML. This N...

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GLIA-Leadership @glia-leadership.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The free pass gets you 48 hours per day. The VIP Pass gets you a full year, transcripts of every session, and a live Q&A with Robert Roßbach and me on Day 5. $79, worth knowing about before the summit starts. stefanie.krtra.com/t/uz0pmEI1PnXc

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Great #neuroscience #postdoc opportunity @fralinbiomed.bsky.social in the Halassa Lab. The individual will work to examine brain functions in rodent and tree shrew and aid the lab in its investigation of the neural basis of flexible cognition. Apply by July 13th! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Halassa lab (https://halassalab.vtc.vt.edu/) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech Carili...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Virginia Tech Institute of Advanced Computing in our beautiful new building in Alexandria seeks a #postdoc who will help design & development of integrated system-on-chips for wireless sensing, communication, & implantable applications. Apply by 7/10! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Job Description A postdoctoral associate is sought to conduct research in the area of integrated circuits at Virginia Tech's Institute for Advanced Computing with an appointment in the Bradley Depar...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Mishra Lab @fralinbiomed.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to work on AHA-funded research projects focused on cardiometabolic disease, heart failure w/ preserved ejection fraction, mitochondrial biology, cardiac remodeling, & cardiovascular physiology. Apply by 7/6! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, VA, is dedicated to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related disease. The Mishra Labo...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Neuroscience #postdoc position @vt-science.bsky.social w/ Dr. Lina Ni conducting independent and collaborative research on projects involving molecular, cellular, and circuit-level analysis of thermosensory systems across multiple insect species. Apply by July 6! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate (Ni Lab) - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research on projects involving molecular, cellular, and circuit-level analysis of thermosensory systems across ...

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Nafisa Jadavji, PhD, FAHA @nafisajadavji.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Excited to be part of the Faculty Uplift! It's a free 4-day virtual summit (July 13–16) for faculty, research team leads, PIs, etc. who are suddenly someone's "boss" with zero training in how to be one.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We have #postdoc position in Food Science @vtcals.bsky.social that will conduct research focused on converting agricultural and food processing byproducts into plant-based proteins and other value-added products. Excellent employee benefits. Apply by July 1! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

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 bypr...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Exciting civic science #postdoc opportunity @vtcals.bsky.social, focused on food systems resilience, Cooperative Extension, & science-policy collaborations. This is an 18-month, hybrid role w/ excellent employee benefits & training opportunities. Apply by June 28! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Hybrid, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education (ALCE), in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoc...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Dept of Chemical Engineering @VTEngineering seeks a #postdoc to work in the area of heterogeneous catalysis & operando materials characterization. Position well suited for candidates with strong expertise in reactor engineering & spectroscopic techniques. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Department of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the area of heterogeneous catalysis and operando materials chara...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Dept of Biomedical Sciences & Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a computational pathology #postdoc to develop & validate an artificial intelligence–driven image analysis pipelines for digital pathology applications. Apply by June 19th! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech) is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Postdoctoral Ass...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Super cool initiative returning to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA, on June 5-6, designed by an amazing team from Virginia Tech's Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology. The show will have a new prelude related to America's 250th anniversary. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Immersive display returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250

The shows on June 5-6 will not only include the original retelling of the efforts leading up to and including the Normandy invasion, but a new prelude connecting those events to the 250th anniversary...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Postdoc opening in the Dept of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech focused on integrating organoid development with single-cell omics methodologies. Excellent employee benefits available. Applications will begin being reviewed today, May 29th! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and single-cell methodologies is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA, ...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Good advice from Jonathan Haidt's NYU Commencement Speech: "If you treasure your attention & use it to do hard things, with other people, in real life, then your life is going to be amazing. And the world is going to be a far better place because you’re in it." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

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Essential advice for the class of 2026

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Dept of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks #postdoc applicants to develop agentic AI systems for accelerating computational catalysis & experimental design through the convergence of computational chemistry, machine learning, & agentic science. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The research group of Professor Hongliang Xin (xingroup.org) at Virginia Tech invites applications for multiple full-time Postdoctoral Associate positions to drive the development of...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Were you a #postdoc on the faculty job market this past cycle (May 2025 - May 2026)? Our @facjobmktcollab.bsky.social Team is running our annual faculty applicant survey. Learn more at our website: www.faculty-job-market-collab.org/pages/9471

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Faculty Job Market Collaboration - Take the Survey!

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 29/04/2026

Opinion | Why Higher Ed Won't Look Itself in the Mirror chroni.cl/4eh4cZc

Opinion | Why Higher Ed Won’t Look Itself in the Mirror

It’s easier to dismiss our critics with condescension than to reform.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Hoda Kotb represents the best of @virginiatech.bsky.social & our Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) motto. She is someone dedicated to spreading joy & positivity in the world & was on campus this week to engage with our students & discuss her Joy101 app. youtu.be/30w4AfBKIWM?...

Hoda Kotb Returns to Blacksburg

YouTube video by Virginia Tech

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Wireless@VirginiaTech in @vtengineering.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to work on low-Earth-orbit satellite-based position, navigation, & timing, advanced signal processing, & estimation techniques for localization & timing. Apply by April 20! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congratulations to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine on nearly doubling its NIH funding in FY25 and moving to Number 13 nationally in NIH funding among veterinary schools according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Veterinary college nearly doubles National Institutes of Health funding, climbs to No. 13 nationally

Strategic investment in faculty, infrastructure, and research culture produced the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's strongest year of federal funding on record.

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Postdoc opportunity in the Dept of Biological Sciences @vt-science.bsky.social in the Scharf Lab focused on the study motility and chemotaxis in the symbiotic soil bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti. Apply by April 20 for full consideration! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description A full-time postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Scharf lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech to study motility and chemotaxis in the symbioti...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Ghosh Lab in Entomology @vtcals.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to work on a project investigating immune priming & disease dynamics in bumble bees. Excellent employee benefits (matching retirement, subsidized health ins) & training environment. Apply by April 24! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Ghosh Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to work on a research project investigating immune priming and disease dynamics in bumble bees. The successful cand...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Congrats to the 5 new @aaas.org fellows @virginiatech.bsky.social announced today! “Their achievements reflect not only individual excellence, but also the strength of our collaborative, transdisciplinary research enterprise & its growing impact on the global stage.” news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows

The new fellows are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their scientific and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world’s largest general s...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join the JK Lifespan Development Lab in the Dept of Psychology @vt-science.bsky.social as a #postdoc working on projects that integrate a variety of approaches to investigate emotion, cognition, brain function, & health risk behaviors in adolescents & young adults. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description Applications are invited for an NIH-funded postdoctoral position in the JK Lifespan Development lab of Dr. Jungmeen Kim-Spoon, in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech (http:...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The Gregus/Buczynski Lab @vtneuroscience.bsky.social @vt-science.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to join a research project developing new, mechanistically driven treatments for chronic pain and alcohol use disorder. Excellent employee benefits. Apply by March 31! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab) - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Gregus/Buczynski Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an extramurally funded, highly collaborative research program focused on developing new, mechanistically d...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Furst Lab & Virginia Tech Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory @vtengineering.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc in environmental engineering to help investigate PFAS fate, transport, and transformation in drinking water systems. Position based in Manassas, VA. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Manassas, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Furst Lab at the Virginia Tech Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory (OWML) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in Environmental Engineering. The Postdo...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Join Virginia Tech as a #postdoc working on evaluation & validation of vegetation, fuel, & fire behavior tools & technology in hardwood-dominated forest ecosystems. Excellent benefits (matching retirement, subsidized health ins.) available! Apply by March 29! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is hiring a postdoctoral associate. This position will be funded by a newly acquired ESTCP project ...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The Computational Cognitive Neuroscience in the Dept of Psychology @vt-science.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to contribute to interdisciplinary projects that combine behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI, OPM-MEG, & EEG), & computational modeling. Apply by 3/16! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) Lab, directed by Dr. Seongmin A. Park in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctor...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join the Smart Cities for Good group @virginiatech.bsky.social in the Dept of Geography as a #postdoc working on community-centered physical AI for smart urban management. Excellent pay & benefits (matching retirement, state-subsidized health ins)! Apply by 3/25. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate - Community-Centered Physical AI for Smart Urban Management to contribute to a 1-year research agenda on community-centered p...

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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Join @virginiatech.bsky.social as a #postdoc working on gas-phase photocatalysis. Background in spectroscopy & reaction kinetics is expected. Virginia Tech provides postdoc employees access to excellent benefits & a robust training environment. Apply by 3/13! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA, USA) in the broad area of gas-phase photocatalysis. The pos...

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Virginia Tech @virginiatech.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Virginia Tech’s impact is reaching new heights. 👏 Highlighted during yesterday's State of the University, Virginia Tech generated $4.7 billion in statewide economic impact in fiscal year 2025 according to a new report. 🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/CM-State-of-University-2026

A graphic shows Torgersen Bridge and reads "Virginia Tech generates $4.7 billion in economic impact across Virginia."

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Virginia Tech provides enormous value to the students & communities we serve. We also drive knowledge creation & new innovations that improve the lives of people across the state, country, & world. Our research enterprise alone generates $1.1 billion in economic impact. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Virginia Tech generates $4.7 billion in economic impact across Virginia, new report shows

President Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday.

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Come to @vt-science.bsky.social to work w/ @shirzaei.bsky.social as a #postdoc investigating the coupled physics of fluid injection, poromechanical deformation, and earthquake nucleation in enhanced geothermal systems. Apply by Feb. 22 for full consideration! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in geothermal energy and subsurface geomechanics, working under the supervision of Ma...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Join Virginia Tech as a #postdoc focused on developing a modeling framework that links forest resource utilization, life-cycle emissions, air quality, public health outcomes, & economic valuation to support policy-relevant analysis and management strategies. jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Forest Bioenergy, Environmental & Health Co-benefits - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Postdoctoral Associate will work on a research project examining the environmental, health, and economic co-benefits of forest-based bioenergy and sustainable forest utilization ...

Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What can honey bee brain chemistry teach us about human learning? Cool work from Dr. Read Montague's Lab @fralinbiomed.bsky.social in collaboration with Dr. Brian Smith at Arizona State University. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

What can honey bee brain chemistry teach us about human learning?

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict...