Post-Doctoral Fellow

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,008 - 68,455; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in Richmond, VA seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow to study the regulatory mechanisms of transporters relevant to addiction and brain disorders. The role involves conducting in vivo studies and data analysis. Candidates should have a relevant Ph.D. and experience in animal studies and cell biology. The position offers NIH minimum starting salary of $62,232 and may require weekend work.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in animal studies and cell biology.
• Ability to analyze data and write publishable manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental planning and execution based on hypotheses.
• Perform data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation.
• Maintain animal colony as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Experience in animal studies

Data analysis

Literature review

Education

Ph.D. in biotechnology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biological sciences, or behavioral pharmacology

Job description

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is an equal opportunity employer.

School of Medicine; Unit: School Of Medicine MBU; Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Job Overview

A post‑doctoral position to study the regulatory mechanisms of transporters underlying addiction, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, and other brain disorders. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo studies using knock‑out and knock‑in mice, as well as cell culture and brain tissue studies, to investigate GPCR‑linked regulated transporter contribution to normal behavior and the consequences of dysregulated transporter regulation in brain disorders.

Core Responsibilities

• Experimental planning and execution based on hypotheses and goals.
• Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation.
• Maintenance of animal colony as needed.
• Literature review.

Qualifications

Minimum: Ph.D. in biotechnology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biological sciences, or behavioral pharmacology with experience in animal studies and cell biology. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred: Research experience with rodents for behavioral assays, biochemical and molecular analysis, and rodent surgery.

Candidate must be able to analyze data, write publishable manuscripts, and communicate effectively in collaborative efforts. Weekend work may be required for behavioral assay continuity.

Salary

NIH minimum starting at $62,232.

Other Details

FLSA Exemption: Exempt. Hours per week: Non‑Faculty. ORP Eligible: Yes. Flexible Work Arrangement: Other.

Contact

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Location: Richmond, VA.