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Position Summary:

The Wattenberg lab in theDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity School of Medicine, has openings for a postdoctoral scientist tostudy the role of regulation of sphingolipid biosynthesis in production ofmyelin in the central nervous system. To study these, we utilize in vivo mousegenetics, confocal microscopy, lipid analysis, enzymatic assays, electronmicroscopy, protein biochemistry, and manipulation of genes, cell cultures andstate-of-the-art biochemical and molecular approaches. We offer anintellectual, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment tosupport career goals and provide access to modern facilities. Candidates withbackground knowledge and hands-on experience in biochemistry, molecularbiology, mouse genetics, confocal and electron microscopy, and proteinbiochemistry as well computational skills in genetic analysis and proteinstructure will be considered. Skills in sphingolipid biology are particularlywelcome.

Core Responsibilities:

• Designand perform experiments
• Analyze, interpret and discuss experimental data withPI
• Writefirst drafts of manuscripts

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Strongresearch background in sphingolipids, cell biology, molecular biology, and or mousemodels
• Hands-onexperience in biochemistry, molecular biology, mouse genetics, confocal andelectron microscopy, and protein biochemistry as well computational skills ingenetic analysis and protein structure
• Evidenceof successful completion of a research project (publications)
• Abilityto work independently; interpret, present, and discuss experimental data
• Excellentcommunications skills
• Thiswill be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annualreviews
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhDor MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences
• Preferredexperience in sphingolipid biology

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

ORP Eligible: Yes

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Salary Range: Based on NIH stipend levels

Position Details:

Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: SOM HR