Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease Unit:
SOM, Internal Medicine Department:
The Stravitz‑Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) The Stravitz‑Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Saul Karpen lab. The research arc of the Karpen lab focuses upon wet bench validations of etiologic gene discoveries and therapeutic target identification for rare childhood liver diseases. The successful candidate will develop and apply research methods to analyzing a first genetic model of biliary atresia, the Pkd1l1 conditional KO mouse, including evaluations of therapeutic efficacy. Duties & Responsibilities
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. The School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. The position includes responsibilities aligned with the postdoctoral role, NIH postdoc scale compensation, and benefits information as provided by VCU. Position Details
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc, commensurate with experience based on NIH postdoc scale Restricted Status: YES FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary: Commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or other relevant discipline Experience with mouse models of metabolic disease or hepatobiliary disease Experience with cell signaling and developmental biology Experience with membrane biology and bile acid signaling are strongly considered Experience with primary cell culture, epithelial cells or organoids, with isolation and culture of mouse cholangiocytes a major prioritization Experience with standard DNA, RNA and protein analytics (imaging and immunoblotting) Experience with advanced confocal imaging and in vivo imaging are encouraged Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publication history Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking 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 staff member at VCU Preferred Qualifications Salary Range: $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: EXEMPT Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months EEO / Equal Opportunity
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease Unit:
SOM, Internal Medicine Department:
The Stravitz‑Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) The Stravitz‑Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Saul Karpen lab. The research arc of the Karpen lab focuses upon wet bench validations of etiologic gene discoveries and therapeutic target identification for rare childhood liver diseases. The successful candidate will develop and apply research methods to analyzing a first genetic model of biliary atresia, the Pkd1l1 conditional KO mouse, including evaluations of therapeutic efficacy. Duties & Responsibilities
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. The School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. The position includes responsibilities aligned with the postdoctoral role, NIH postdoc scale compensation, and benefits information as provided by VCU. Position Details
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc, commensurate with experience based on NIH postdoc scale Restricted Status: YES FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary: Commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or other relevant discipline Experience with mouse models of metabolic disease or hepatobiliary disease Experience with cell signaling and developmental biology Experience with membrane biology and bile acid signaling are strongly considered Experience with primary cell culture, epithelial cells or organoids, with isolation and culture of mouse cholangiocytes a major prioritization Experience with standard DNA, RNA and protein analytics (imaging and immunoblotting) Experience with advanced confocal imaging and in vivo imaging are encouraged Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publication history Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking 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 staff member at VCU Preferred Qualifications Salary Range: $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: EXEMPT Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months EEO / Equal Opportunity
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
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