Research Scientist, Intracellular Pathogens & Genomics

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond invites applications for a Research Scientist 1-3 to work in the Microbiology and Immunology lab. The successful candidate will maintain infected cultures, explore host-pathogen interactions, and contribute to genetic tool development.

Responsibilities include writing manuscripts and grants, mentoring junior scientists, and sharing duties in lab management. Strong publication history and independent project pursuit are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant field with postdoctoral experience.
• At least four years postdoctoral experience with a proven publication record.
• Experience with obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens.
• Strong background in cell biology, microscopy, biochemistry, molecular biology, and bacterial genetics.
• Ability to pursue extramural funding (NIH R-awards or equivalent).
• Excellent manuscript and grant writing, and strong oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Orientia tsutsutsugamushi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum infected cultures.
• Culture uninfected and infected cell lines under sterile conditions.
• Assess molecular pathogenesis and host cell interactions.
• Write manuscripts and contribute data for extramural grant proposals.

Skills

Cell biology

Microscopy

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Bacterial genetics

Grant writing

Manuscript writing

Independent work

Mentoring

Oral communication

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Tools

CRISPR

Transfection

siRNA

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond invites applications for a Research Scientist 1-3 to work in the Microbiology and Immunology lab. The successful candidate will maintain infected cultures, explore host-pathogen interactions, and contribute to genetic tool development.

Responsibilities include writing manuscripts and grants, mentoring junior scientists, and sharing duties in lab management. Strong publication history and independent project pursuit are expected.