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Virginia Commonwealth University

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Benefits

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Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Microbiology and Immunology

The laboratory of Derek Sant'Angelo is in search of a Post-Doctoral fellow to join their lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and perform experiments. Analyze, interpret and discuss experimental data with PI and other members of the lab.

Generate figures, write manuscripts/reviews and help with grant applications.

Help train and mentor junior scientists in the lab.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Strong research background in immunology, molecular biology (RNA‑seq, scRNA‑seq, ATAC‑seq) or a related field.

Experience with genetically engineered mouse models and/or experience working with primary cells, including retroviral transduction.

Evidence of successful completion of a research project (publications).

Ability to work independently; interpret, present, and discuss experimental data.

Excellent communications skills.

This will be a minimum one‑year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews.

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post‑Doctoral Fellow at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences.

Preferred experience in immunology.

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience starting at $62,232

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hours per Week:

40

ORP Eligible:

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Fully Onsite

Rank:

Non Faculty

Contact Email:

SOMHR@vcuhealth.org

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