Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 25, 2024
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity,affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Position Summary:
The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology is seeking candidates for an R01-funded position for postdoctoral work centered around the molecular mechanisms of drug- and stress-induced transcriptomics using cutting-edge neuroscientific methods in mice. The successful applicant will independently conduct and analyze experiments involving surgical mouse preparation, viral mediated gene transfer, behavior and next generation sequencing approaches, design and implementation of experiments to modulate neuronal gene expression, and design of synthetic neuroepigenetic editing constructs. Other duties include scientific publication and presentation of completed studies, maintenance and organization of laboratory equipment and animal colony.
Position Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will be highly motivated to work both independently to successfully execute the required studies outlined in the R01 project, and will also thrive in a highly collaborative environment. The candidate will be responsible for performing research (80%), writing grants and manuscripts (15%), and contributing to the organization of the laboratory (5%).
Required Qualifications:
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a Postdoctoral Fellow at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
Track record of experimental work or coursework in neuroscience/molecular biology/ biochemistry.
Laboratory experience handling and performing stereotaxic surgery on mice.
Experience collecting and analyzing RNA sequencing, biochemistry, and behavioral data.
Experience analyzing scientific data using R, MATLAB, Python, or other languages.
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment
to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary Range: NIH Scale
Position Details:
Department: Anatomy and Neurobiology
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOM HR
