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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Unit and Department School Of Medicine MBU

Microbiology and Immunology

Laboratory Overview The laboratory of Derek Sant'Angelo is in search of a Post-Doctoral 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, scRNAseq, 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

Job Description 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 Information Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org

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