Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

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Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23284

Virginia Commonwealth University

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 Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, and have prior hands-on experience in a laboratory environment

Experience in Western Blot, radioligand assays, cell culture, calcium imaging, protein purification, or related techniques

Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and hand-written means

Ability to work independently

Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret the resulting data

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 staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in electron microscopy
Experience in structural biology
Experience in computing

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.

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!

ORP Eligible: No

University Job Code: 34051-34053

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Research Assistant - Department of Physiology