Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Hourly Research Assistant - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Gen...
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
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Hourly Research Assistant - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine
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: A Research Assistant position is available immediately to study structural and functional aspects of a calcium release channel in the context of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Main techniques used in the laboratory are biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and 3D structural determination of proteins by cryo-electron microscopy. Required Qualifications: The candidate must have at a BS, MSc, or PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, and have prior hands-on experience in a laboratory environment Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and hand-written means Ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU Preferred Qualifications: Experience in electron microscopy, structural biology, and/or computing Experience in Western Blot, radioligand assays, cell culture, calcium imaging, protein purification, or related techniques Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret the resulting data Interested candidates should send the complete CV and contact information of three references to Montserrat.samso@vcuhealth.org. 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. This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
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: A Research Assistant position is available immediately to study structural and functional aspects of a calcium release channel in the context of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Main techniques used in the laboratory are biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and 3D structural determination of proteins by cryo-electron microscopy. Required Qualifications: The candidate must have at a BS, MSc, or PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, and have prior hands-on experience in a laboratory environment Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and hand-written means Ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU Preferred Qualifications: Experience in electron microscopy, structural biology, and/or computing Experience in Western Blot, radioligand assays, cell culture, calcium imaging, protein purification, or related techniques Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret the resulting data Interested candidates should send the complete CV and contact information of three references to Montserrat.samso@vcuhealth.org. 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. This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.