Cardiovascular Research Postdoc - Onsite Competitive Stipend

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral training program in cardiovascular disease research housed in the Pauley Heart Center. The fellowship offers a stipend, tuition reimbursement for a VCU Masters in Clinical Health Science, and funds for travel to conferences and health insurance expenses.

Research opportunities span laboratory-based, translational and clinical projects, including areas such as cardiotoxicity, metabolomics, inflammation in MI

Qualifications

• PhD in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field by start of fellowship.
• Experience participating in clinical, translational, or human subjects research.
• Experience working with -omics data, including data analysis, bioinformatics tools, and data interpretation.
• Experience applying body composition and physical function assessments in the clinical research setting.
• Commitment to respectful, professional, and inclusive conduct in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiovascular disease research as part of a three-year, individualized training program.
• Utilize omics data analysis and bioinformatics tools to interpret findings.
• Collaborate with clinical, translational, and basic science teams; mentor trainees as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Omics data analysis

Bioinformatics tools

Body composition assessment

Professionalism and civility

Education

PhD in Nutrition or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral training program in cardiovascular disease research housed in the Pauley Heart Center. The fellowship offers a stipend, tuition reimbursement for a VCU Masters in Clinical Health Science, and funds for travel to conferences and health insurance expenses.

Research opportunities span laboratory-based, translational and clinical projects, including areas such as cardiotoxicity, metabolomics, inflammation in MI