SummaryDr. Thomson, Director of Research at the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Scientist to join our Injury and Violence Prevention Research Lab. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and research staff to support a variety of projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence, including externalizing disorders among youth.Typical DutiesResearch LeadershipDevelop, design, and lead research studies related to violence prevention and developmental psychopathology.Support writing efforts for external funding.Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.Supervise graduate students, research assistants, and junior researchers in research activities.Collaborate with faculty and experts across various disciplines to enhance research impact.Data Management & AnalysisOversee the collection, management, and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.Ensure data integrity and ethical treatment of human subjects.Use advanced statistical methods to interpret data.Develop and maintain a research database.Outreach & CollaborationDisseminate research findings through academic conferences, public lectures, and community events.Establish partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations for research and implementation of findings.Administrative DutiesContribute to the preparation of annual reports, grant proposals, and other administrative tasks.Represent the Violence Prevention Research Lab in departmental and institutional initiatives.Provide mentorship to junior staff and students.Required Education and Experience* Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Science, or a closely related field* A strong track record of research in violence prevention, developmental psychopathology, or personality disorders* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills* Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS)* Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.Preferred Education and Experience* Experience or interest in virtual reality* Experience or interest in psychophysiology* Publications in violence prevention or developmental psychopathology* Research experience in gun violence prevention* Experience in IRB proposal preparation* Recipient of federal fundingAdditional InformationUniversity Title: Research Scientist (Open), Research & InnovationORP Eligibility: YesRestricted Position: This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/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.Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000Position Details:Department: SurgeryEmployment Type: UF - University Employee FTRestricted Status: YesFTE: 1.0Exemption Status: Exempt

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Position Summary:This position will support the research work in the laboratory at the Massey Cancer Center and the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics. The successful applicant will be an integral member of a team that is investigating the immune mechanisms in disease pathogenesis including cancer and developing immune-based approaches to improve the current treatments. The applicant will develop, conduct, coordinate, and supervise the research activities in the laboratory of the principal investigator(s). Besides hands-on laboratory experience in primary cell culture, gene transfection, protein purification, flow cytometry, immunoblotting and qRT-PCR, the applicant must have expertise in mouse disease models and animal surgical procedures including cell inoculation, tissue collection and preparation. The position requires creativity, high motivation, solid communication skills and experience in writing manuscripts for peer reviewed publications. The applicant needs to work independently or as a team member resolving routine-to-complex issues in coordination with the principal investigator/PI(s).Core Responsibilities:1.) Experimental Work/Data Collection:* Design and perform experiments within planned timeframe* Depending on the nature of the task, the applicant may work independently, as a member of a team, or direct members of the laboratory team to perform experiments* Analyze and interpret data* Draw conclusions and be able to strategically plan the next step in coordination with the PI as appropriate* Keep detailed and organized records of the work, the methodology, and the outcomes2.) Data Analysis, Preparation and Presentation:* Use appropriate templates/software to record data, analyze (including statistical analyses) and interpret data* Use appropriate software to generate and present findings in a variety of media-including scientific posters, platform presentations, and in publications* Write sections of manuscripts or drafts of complete manuscripts and participate in authorship* Summarize research data and help prepare grant applications3.) Laboratory Maintenance:* Work with lab members to ensure that the lab is generally clean and safe, and that equipment is properly maintained and in working order* Perform assigned maintenance tasks related to your own work (for example, periodic cleaning of cell culture incubators, defrosting freezers, recalibration of equipment)* Adhere to federal and state regulations related to workplace safety and DEA compliance* Work independently as appropriate, as well as professionally and efficiently within a research groupMinimum Hiring Standards:* M.S. or equivalent degree in biomedical science* Spoken and written communication skills that facilitate interaction with PI and other lab members* Hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and immunology as well as in vitro and in vivo* Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:* Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical science with at least 3+ years of postdoctoral experience* Experience with rodent in vivo and primary in vitro approaches in the setting of immunology research* Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and PrismThe 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.This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.ORP Eligible: YesUniversity Job Code: 33241VCU 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: $60,300-$63,500Position Details:Department: Human & Molecular GeneticsEmployment Type: UF - University Employee FTRestricted Status: YesFTE: 100Exemption Status: ExemptContact Information:Contact Name: SOM HR

Mission or Goal of Unit: Multidisciplinary research in translational, clinical, and implementation science in Sickle Cell Disease.Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, and Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a mid-career behavioral research scientist to join a leading multidisciplinary program in biopsychosocial translational, clinical, and implementation science in sickle cell disease. The selected candidate will collaborate with and be mentored by 2 physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and a staff of professionals conducting daily case management rounds including social workers and community health workers in the Adult Sickle Cell Medical Home, as well as 3 Physicians, a Physician's assistant, and a staff of allied health professionals in the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program.Position Responsibilities: Research | Submitting and executing federal, foundation, and other research proposals and generating new knowledge derived from working with diverse and disenfranchised adult patients with Sickle Cell Disease.Required Qualifications:* PhD or equivalent terminal degree* Demonstrated postdoctoral research training* Commitment to a career in sickle cell research* Experience working with diverse and disenfranchised communities* Must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:* Credentials to deliver clinical psychology counseling and therapy* Teaching experience with graduate students and post-doctoral studentsPosition Type: Teaching & Research FacultyFull time equivalent: 100Tenure: IneligibleRank: OpenMonths: 12Department: Department of Internal Medicine | Division of General Medicine (Sickle Cell Disease)Salary: CommensurateORP Eligible: YesContact Information:Contact Name: Wally Smith, MDContact Email: Wally.Smith@vcuhealth.orgContact Phone: 804-828-8360

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Position Summary: This position will support the work of a funded research laboratory inthe Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The successful applicant will bean integral senior member of a team seeking to develop vaccines and diagnosticassays for Leptospirosis and tick-borne diseases.The applicant will develop, conduct, coordinate,and supervise the research activities of the research studies conducted by theprincipal investigator(s).Besides expertisein routine microscopy, immunochemistry, immunoblotting, ELISA, bacterialcultivation (specifically of Leptospira and Borreliella), and molecularbiological (PCR, qPCR, cloning, gene synthesis) techniques, the applicant musthave expertise in performing procedures with mice and rats and must havedeveloped and demonstratable skill in protein purification (soluble andinsoluble), and protein analysis (thermafluor assays, circular dichroism, whole-cellpatch-clamp physiology.The positionrequires creativity, high motivation, and solid record keeping and communicationskills. The applicant may work independently or as a member of a team resolvingroutine-to-complex issues, while resolving more complex issues in coordinationwith the principal investigator/PI(s). Core Responsibilities: 1.) Experimental Work/Data Collection: <ul><li>Design and perform experiments within theplanned timeframe. Depending on the task, the applicant may work independently,as a member of a team, or direct members of the laboratory team to performexperiments</li><li>Analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions,and be able to strategically plan the next step in coordination with the PI asappropriate</li><li>Keep detailed and organized records of the work,the methodology, and the outcomes</li></ul> 2.) Data Analysis and Presentation: <ul><li>Use appropriate templates/software to recorddata, analyze (including statistical analyses) and interpret data</li><li>Use appropriate software to generate and presentfindings in a variety of media, including scientific posters, platformpresentations, and publications</li><li>Write sections of manuscripts or drafts ofcomplete manuscripts and participate in authorship</li><li>Participate as Key Personnel on Federal grantapplications</li></ul> 3.) Laboratory Maintenance: <ul><li>Work with lab members to ensure that the lab isclean and safe and that equipment is appropriately maintained and in workingorder</li><li>Perform assigned maintenance tasksrelated to your work (e.g., periodic cleaning of cell culture incubators,defrosting freezers, recalibration of equipment)</li><li>Adhere to federal and state regulations relatedto workplace safety and DEA compliance</li><li>Work independently as appropriate andprofessionally and efficiently within a research group</li></ul> Minimum Hiring Standards: <ul><li>Ph.D. in biomedical science with at least 1+years of postdoctoral experience</li><li>Direct experience cultivating Leptospira</li><li>Spokenand written communication skills that facilitate interaction with PI and otherlab members</li><li>Extensive experience (beyond that obtained through DAR training courses) with mice and rats </li><li>Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Must have experience in cultivating Leptospira </li><li>Must have experience with rodent in vivo and primary in vitro approaches</li><li>Experience with HPLC and FPLC</li></ul> This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. 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. University Job Code: 33241-33243 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: $60,000-$75,000 Position Details: Department: Microbiology and Immunology Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt Contact Information: Contact Name: SOM HR

Summary The PhilipsInstitute for Oral Health Research in the Department of Oral and CraniofacialMolecular Biology, VCU School of Dentistry is seeking a highly motivatedfull-time Research Scientist. The ideal candidate should be capable of bothindependent work and collaboration within a team on NIH-funded projects in thelaboratory of Dr. Huizhi Wang. The successful applicant will join a groupemploying a range of methodologies, including cell biology, microbiology,immunology, biochemistry, and in vivo animal models, to investigate theinteractions between oral pathogens and hosts. They will also explore theimplications of these interactions on oral immune homeostasis and the progressionof oral cancer. This position offers excellent benefits, along with significantpotential for career advancement and independence. Position Responsibilities: Examine themolecular mechanisms involved in oral immune homeostasis and oral cancerprogression, with a focus on the impact of oral bacterial infections onchemotherapy and/or immunotherapy for oral cancer. Additionally, this positionoffers the potential for the successful applicant to develop further projectsin the fields of cancer immune response and immunotherapy, potentially leadingto a significant degree of independence. Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Ph.D. degree and at least 5 yearsof postdoctoral experience, and a strong background in molecular biology,biochemistry, cellular biology, and mouse models</li><li>Experience of flow cytometry and RNA-seq</li><li>Willingness to perform animalprocedures in an environment characterized by a strong commitment to the humanetreatment of animals</li><li>Ability to work well independentlyand as a part of a team</li><li>Willingness to mentor junior labpersonnel</li><li>Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills </li><li>Demonstrated experience working inand fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment orcommitment to do so as an employee at VCU</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Experience working in oralpathogen and host interaction</li><li>Experience in inflammation andadaptive immune response research</li><li>Experience in the research of anaerobicbacteria</li><li>Experience in cell-based immuneassays, cancer cell proliferation, migration, and metastasis experiments</li><li>Experience in laboratory mousebreeding, genotyping, syngeneic mouse tumor models</li><li>Experience in protein-proteininteraction and protein-lipid interaction assays</li></ul> Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,500 Position Details: Department: Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology, VCU School of Dentistry Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT Restricted Status: Yes, Depending on funding FTE: 1 Exemption Status: Exempt Contact Information: Contact Name: Huizhi Wang Contact Email: wangh3@vcu.edu

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