Post-Doctoral Fellow, Pediatric Pulmonology

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, for a one-year fellowship with possible extension based on progress and training goals.

The role focuses on basic cell and molecular research using human cells and mouse models, with opportunities to publish as a first author and develop an independent research niche. Hybrid work arrangement and NIH NRSA stipend guidelines apply.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinicians and scientists.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations.

Aufgaben

• Plan, perform and analyze basic cell and molecular experiments using human cells for culture, protein and RNA isolation, and analyses; perform mouse experiments when required and develop own research niche for funding.
• Record all aspects of experiments: protocols, reagents, methods, results, analysis; draft talks and manuscripts as first author.
• Teach lab students basic techniques to assist with projects.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Independence and scientific rigor

Collaborative across disciplines

Professionalism and civility

Tools

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

GraphPad Prism

Jobbeschreibung

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognised for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Pediatrics

Position Summary:

A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available in the VCU School ofMedicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology. Thisis a one-year fellowship, although there may be an opportunity toextend for a second and third year (depending on progress in prioryear and achievement of training goals). This fellowship would beideal for a first-year fellow or anyone who may be seeking a 2ndyear of fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology.

To learn more about our program and team, please visit ourPediatric Pulmonology Program website at https://pediatrics.vcu.edu/divisions/pulmonary-sleep-medicine/

https://www.chrichmond.org/education-programs/fellowship-programs/pulmonary-medicine-fellowship/

Core Responsibilities:

• (75% Effort) Plan, perform and analyze basic cell and molecularexperiments using human cells for culture, for protein and RNAisolation, and for analyses. Plan, perform and analyze mouseexperiments to expose mice to treatment conditions, and to isolatemouse BAL, blood, cells, tissues for experiments [when no mousework is required; this effort will be applied to human cells andbiospecimen experiments.] This time should also be dedicated todeveloping their own research niche with the goal of applying to aninternal and external research funding.
• (20% Effort) Record all aspects of experiments: protocol,reagents, methods, results, analysis including statistical analysiswith assistance as needed from statistician. Draft presentationsincluding talks, abstracts, posters, papers and produce their ownmanuscripts for peer reviewed scientific journal publication as afirst author.
• (5% Effort) Teach lab students basic lab techniques to assistyou with your projects.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals across arange of disciplines, including clinicians and scientists.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environmentof respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member atVCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in basic cellular and molecular research, preferablyin pulmonary medicine or related areas.
• Experience working with rodent models of disease according toIACUC-approved methods- e.g. administration of drugs, harvesting ofblood, bronchoalveolar lavage or tissues
• Proficiency in developing, navigating and maintaining databasefiles (e.g., Excel, Adobe Photoshop, GraphPad Prism, etc.)
• Familiarity with biosafety protocols and IACUC processes andcompliance.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability towork both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Maintenance of laboratory records with sufficient detail forreproducing results- experimental methods, reagents, results, datapresentation, preparing manuscripts.
• A strong desire to pursue a career in academic medicine,pulmonary research.
• Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publicationhistory.

Additional Information:

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

This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent uponsatisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with currentNIH NRSA stipend guidelines and applicant experience.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employeeworking in any of the health system's facilities, you will need tofollow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will notbe limited to, vaccination requirements.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with current NIH NRSA stipend guidelines and applicant experience.

Benefits:

All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planningand savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunitiesfor career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hours per Week:

40

ORP Eligible:

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

University Job Title:

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Contact Name:

Jewel Jefferson

Contact Email:

[e-mail]