Postdoctoral Fellow: 3-Year Cardiovascular Research Training

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a postdoctoral training program in cardiovascular disease research within the Pauley Heart Center. The program offers stipend support, tuition reimbursement for a VCU Master’s program, and travel funds to present at conferences.

The fellowship spans three years and includes opportunities in laboratory-based, translational, and clinical studies, with potential involvement of animal or human subjects and a focus on advanced

Qualifications

• PhD in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field by the start of the fellowship.
• Experience participating in clinical, translational, or human subjects research.
• Experience working with -omics data, including data analysis, bioinformatics tools, and data interpretation.
• Experience in applying body composition and physical function assessments in the clinical research setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• The Pauley Heart Center is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral training program in cardiovascular disease research.
• This 3 year individually-tailored training program offers a stipend and tuition reimbursement for a VCU Masters in Clinical Health Science program, or other VCU master’s degree program.
• Travel funds to present at a scientific conference as well as funds for health insurance expenses.
• Research opportunities may include laboratory-based, translational and clinical projects, may involve animal or human subjects and relate to cardiovascular disease.

Skills

Clinical research

Omics data analysis

Body composition assessment

Biostatistics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a postdoctoral training program in cardiovascular disease research within the Pauley Heart Center. The program offers stipend support, tuition reimbursement for a VCU Master’s program, and travel funds to present at conferences.

The fellowship spans three years and includes opportunities in laboratory-based, translational, and clinical studies, with potential involvement of animal or human subjects and a focus on advanced