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

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

Summary: VirginiaCommonwealth University School of Dentistry, Department of Information Technology is seeking applicants for afull-time SeniorBusiness Intelligence Analyst. This position will design, develop, and manage data requests thatsupport the School of Dentistry's clinical, academic, research, andadministrative business units and processes. The position will buildperformance metrics dashboards for multiple reporting requirements. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will workclosely with the Application Development, Infrastructure, and Electronic HealthRecord teams to design reports, queries, dashboards, and visualizations andbuild the underlying data architecture supporting these platforms. Position Responsibilities: Responsibilitiesinclude managing multiple tasks independently daily, including: <ul><li>Design, develop, and distribute database-driven reports that support academic, administrative, research, and clinical business processes using SQL, Crystal Reports, Tableau, PowerBI, and Excel while ensuring data integrity and safety by following appropriate data classification and security best practices</li><li>Access and edit different database systems through SQL, BI, or reporting tools</li><li>Manage, combine, integrate, and analyze data from multiple data sources, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, APIs, and cloud-based resources</li><li>Create automated performance metrics and extract knowledge and actionable insights for clinical practice managers, school and university leadership, national organizations, and accrediting agencies</li><li>Design, develop, feed, and maintain data structures, reporting systems, data automation processes, dashboards, and performance metrics to inform critical business decisions and stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership, end users, electronic health record and clinical systems analysts, and application development staff to evaluate business requirements and advise on appropriate informative views and dashboards</li><li>Analyze, investigate, and implement data management, quality, and improvements with business stakeholders</li><li>Serve as our organization's honest broker for the IRB and document data flows, data sources, and/or feeds for all data integration projects</li><li>Assist with selecting, evaluating, building, and maintaining a data warehouse platform and provide expert support for the implementation and optimization of a cloud data lake or warehouse</li></ul> Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree required in business administration, computer science, statistics or another related field</li><li>Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL scripting, including developing SQL queries, stored procedures, and data refresh job schedules</li><li>Experience with Tableau or PowerBI dashboarding and visualization applications</li><li>Experience and understanding of AWS, Snowflake, or Google Cloud Platform</li><li>Familiarity with change control and change management practices</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Superior interpersonal and decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and without direct supervision</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Ability to document business processes and operational workflows</li><li>Excellent knowledge of workflow management and diagramming</li><li>Excellent customer service</li><li>Working experience in Higher Education or a Healthcare Environment</li><li>Strong accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Master's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent training and experience</li><li>Knowledge of University systems, policies, and procedures</li><li>Knowledge of VCU Information Security Baselines and computer standards</li><li>Participation in cross-unit or school technology projects</li><li>Knowledge of Crystal Reports, Google Apps</li><li>Familiarity with Learning Management System platforms (Canvas)</li></ul> Salary Range: Up to $105,000 with experience Position Details: Department: School of Dentistry, Information Technology Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT Restricted Status: No FTE: 1 Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: Yes Contact Information: Contact Name: Janet Sweeney Contact Email: jlsweeney@vcu.edu

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