Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits

Position Responsibilities:

This Postdoctoral position is available in the Translational Lung Cancer Research Laboratories (Mario Acunzo PhD and Patrick Nana-Sinkam MD). The laboratory investigates several areas including elucidating the role non-coding RNAs modifications in the molecular pathogenesis of lung cancer and the development of clinically noninvasive biomarkers in the early detection of lung cancer.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, less than 4 years of postdoctoral experience, and expertise in non-coding RNA biology, cell biology, and molecular biology. Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills and an outstanding publication record. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse work environment.Insert Text]

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Light lifting (less than 20 lb), fast pace, multiple stimulation, intense customer interaction, frequent change, memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, and verbal and written communication

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Reference Letter
Reference Letter
Reference Letter

Additional Information

Hours / weeks -Flexible based on position needs
Days /weeks - Monday - Friday

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

A finger print background check is required.
Position will remain open until filled
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.