Post-Doctoral Fellow, Pediatric Pulmonology 45002494 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284 Health Sciences Research PostDoc School Of Medicine MBU Advertising Summary: 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. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Pediatrics Position Summary: A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available in the VCU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology. This is a one-year fellowship, although there may be an opportunity to extend for a second and
third year (depending on progress in prior year and achievement of training goals). This fellowship would be ideal for a first-year fellow or anyone who may be seeking a 2nd year of fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology. To learn more about our program and team, please visit our Pediatric Pulmonology Program website at https://pediatrics.vcu.edu/divisions/pulmonary-sleep-medicine/
https://www.chrichmond.org/education-programs/fellowship-programs/pulmonary-medicine-fellowship/ Core Responsibilities: (75% Effort) Plan, perform and analyze basic cell and molecular experiments using human cells for culture, for protein and RNA isolation, and for analyses. Plan, perform and analyze mouse experiments to expose mice to treatment conditions, and to isolate mouse BAL, blood, cells, tissues for
experiments [when no mouse work is required; this effort will be applied to human cells and biospecimen experiments.] This time should also be dedicated to developing their own research niche with the goal of applying to an internal and external research funding. (20% Effort) Record all aspects of experiments: protocol, reagents, methods, results, analysis including statistical analysis with assistance as needed from
statistician. Draft presentations including talks, abstracts, posters, papers and produce their own manuscripts for peer reviewed scientific journal publication as a first author. (5% Effort) Teach lab students basic lab techniques to assist you with your projects. Minimum Hiring Standards: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Independence, scientific rigor
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