Post-Doctoral Researcher - Chemistry Department (Gomes)

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team advancing native top-down proteomics, structural biology, and estrogen receptor biology.

The successful candidate will perform independent and collaborative research to understand protein structure, function, interactions, and regulation, employing advanced proteomic and structural biology methods. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at VCU.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or Biology required.
• Experience applying advanced proteomic and structural biology approaches to estrogen receptor biology.

Responsabilidades

• Design and conduct experiments; analyze complex datasets.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students; disseminate findings via publications and presentations.
• Contribute to future research projects and funding proposals.

Conocimientos

Proteomics experience

Structural biology experience

Collaborative research

Educación

PhD in Chemistry or Biology

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research at the intersection of native top-down proteomics, structural biology, and estrogen receptor biology.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on advancing the understanding of protein structure, function, interactions, and regulation. The position will involve the application of advanced proteomic and structural biology approaches to investigate estrogen receptor biology and related molecular mechanisms.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral appointment at Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment and develop advanced expertise in proteomics, structural biology, and estrogen receptor research.

The position is contingent upon the availability of funding and may be renewed based on performance, research needs, and continued funding availability.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter describing their research experience and interests, and contact information for three professional references.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, research scientists, students, and collaborators; design and execute experiments; analyze and interpret complex datasets; disseminate research findings through publications and presentations; and contribute to future research projects and funding proposals.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will hold a PhD in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants must also have experience applying advanced proteomic and structural biology approaches to investigate estrogen receptor biology and related molecular mechanisms.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week

Hours per Week: 40

ORP Eligible

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Fabio Pereira Gomes

Contact Email: [e-mail]