Postdoctoral Scholar, Division Bariatric Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, SOM 45001784 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: Surgery The Postdoctoral Scholar will provide technical and operational support to the collaborative research programs of Dr. Guilherme Rocha Campos and Dr. Guilherme Mazzini within the VCU Department of Surgery. This
shared position will play a key role in advancing translational research focused on biology, immunology, and obesity and esophageal diseases The Postdoctoral Scholar will assist in daily laboratory operations, including the maintenance of cell cultures, mouse colonies, and biospecimen inventories, as well as the preparation of reagents and execution of standard molecular, cellular, and histological techniques.
Responsibilities include data collection and entry, ensuring compliance with institutional safety and regulatory standards, and coordinating with both principal investigators and laboratory staff to support ongoing research projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently across two research teams, and a commitment to scientific rigor and
collaboration. Duties & Responsibilities: Laboratory Operations & Maintenance Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment inventory for both research groups. Ensure proper use, cleaning, and calibration of shared equipment. Maintain compliance with biosafety, animal care, and institutional research standards. Experimental Support Conduct molecular biology, cell culture, and immunological assays (e.g., PCR,
Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry). Assist with animal studies, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and tissue collection (with appropriate training and IACUC approval). Support sample processing, labeling, and storage of human and animal specimens. Collect, record, and analyze experimental data under supervision of the PIs and senior lab members. Regulatory and Administrative Support Coordinate
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