Postdoctoral Fellow: Brain Metastasis & GBM Research

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully onsite

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, VA seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the Neurosurgery lab. The project focuses on brain metastasis from lung and breast cancers and glioblastoma stem cells, with aims to overcome therapeutic resistance using novel strategies.

The Olmez lab collaborates with Biostatistics, Microscopy, Pathology, Medicinal Chemistry, Genomics and Proteomics.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD degree in biomedical sciences.
• Proficiency in immunofluorescence microscopy, cell culture, IHC, protein biochemistry & molecular biology.
• Strong computer software skills with databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• High motivation, creativity, independence, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Outstanding communication and writing abilities.
• Commitment to a respectful, professional environment for diverse colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify novel resistance pathways and therapeutic targets focusing on energy metabolism and tumor-microenvironment interactions.
• Work on primary human GBM and other cancer cell lines, PDX models, brain metastasis models, and intracranial xenograft mouse models.
• Adopt, implement and develop laboratory methods.
• Participate in grant writing and train staff in basic and advanced laboratory techniques.

Skills

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Cell culture

IHC

Protein biochemistry

Molecular biology

Mouse studies

Computational skills

Writing & communication

Organization & multitasking

Professional collaboration

Education

PhD or MD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, VA seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the Neurosurgery lab. The project focuses on brain metastasis from lung and breast cancers and glioblastoma stem cells, with aims to overcome therapeutic resistance using novel strategies.

The Olmez lab collaborates with Biostatistics, Microscopy, Pathology, Medicinal Chemistry, Genomics and Proteomics.