Fellow jobs at University of Virginia

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging Division (MSK) at the University of Virginia, seeks candidates to fill multiple Clinical Instructor positions to begin July 1, 2026. The University of Virginia MSK Division is participating in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) Fellowship Match process, sponsored by the Society of Skeletal Imaging. Qualified candidates will be members of the NRMP, ******************** . This one-year post-graduate training fellowship program focuses on all aspects of MSK imaging. The fellowship includes significant experience with a wide variety of image-guided procedures, including pain management procedures and spine injections, in addition to cross-sectional and plain radiographic diagnostic work. It is expected that each fellow complete one academic project (such as a paper for publication, QI project, or education exhibit) during the year. In addition to the above purely clinical fellowship positions, one position will be a hybrid of MSK/Informatics. The hybrid fellow will asymmetrically divide time between clinical MSK work (~80%) and clinical informatics experience/research (~20%). The ideal candidate for this position is at least entertaining the idea of an academic career (though not required) and has aptitude (though not necessarily experience) in engineering or information technology/systems. Clinical responsibilities for both of the above types of positions include supervised and graduated levels of unsupervised clinical work. Outpatient rotations will be done at the new Ivy Mountain Musculoskeletal Center. The Department provides final reads to our ED patients on a 24-7 basis with overnight coverage being provided by our fellows who elect to participate in the program. Overnight work can be performed from home, and includes subspecialty attending back-up as needed. This optional program bolsters income in a comfortable environment, while promoting the maintenance and further development of general radiology skills in preparation for boards and practice. For more information on this program, please visit: Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship - Radiology and Medical Imaging - UVA School of Medicine (virginia.edu) (***************************************************************************************** University of Virginia (UVA) Health is located in Charlottesville Virginia, a beautiful and highly desirable location of the Mid-Atlantic region, two hours' drive from Washington, D.C., with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. It is consistently rated as one of the best US cities to live in, based on cost of living, climate, and quality of life. Affiliation with the University of Virginia provides the opportunity for constant exposure to athletic, cultural, and social events. UVA Health ranks in the top 100 hospitals in the country according to US News and World Report, and it is recognized as one of the "best benchmark hospitals." Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and successfully completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at an ACGME accredited institution or successfully completed a diagnostic radiology residency accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). As per the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD), we cannot accept applications or offer an opportunity to interview with our program until **November 1, 2024** . Exceptions to the SCARD embargo include: · Applicants whose spouse/domestic partner is also applying for a medical fellowship in the same year · Internal candidates · Military candidates · International candidates - international candidates are defined as applicants from programs that are neither ACGME or RCPS programs (i.e. Canadian applicants are NOT excluded from the embargo.) The position will remain open until filled. To apply for this position, please go to ********************************** For full consideration, applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter/personal statement, USMLE transcript that includes Step 1, 2, and 3 scores (or equivalent) transcript, and ECFMG (if applicable). Three current letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the program coordinator. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. For questions about the position, please contact Stephanie Kidd, Fellowship Program Administrator, via email at ******************** Please keep up to date with MSK Radiology Fellowship Match information on ************************ and any updates on our website regarding timelines for interviews and acceptance. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here (************************************************************************** to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. **The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit** **dualcareer.virginia.edu**

A Postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Inan Olmez's Lab at the Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Inan Olmez and his team study the biology of brain metastasis from lung and breast cancers and glioblastoma stem cells and aim to develop novel strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance. The PI, Dr. Olmez, has recently published high-quality research articles on glioblastoma in high-impact journals including Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, and NeuroOncology. The Olmez lab also has access to all the shared resources to assist with experiments, including but not limited to Biostatistics, Microscopy, Pathology, Medicinal Chemistry, Genomics and Proteomics. Multiple projects are available according to the expertise of the researchers. The researchers will work on a variety of projects related to the mechanism of brain metastasis from breast and lung cancers and energy metabolism in glioblastoma. Some of the projects include: * - The interaction between neurons in the brain and metastatic cancer cells * - The immune regulation in Glioblastoma * - The role of exosomes in tumor resistance and brain metastasis * - Regulation of energy metabolism in glioblastoma * - The role of metabolic reprogramming in brain metastasis from breast and lung cancers Core Responsibilities: * Specific focus on identifying novel resistance pathways and therapeutic targets with particular attention to energy metabolism and tumor-microenvironment interactions. * Will work on primary human GBM and other cancer cell lines, PDX models, brain metastasis models, and intracranial xenograft mouse models. * Adopting, implementing and developing laboratory methods. * Will participate in grant writing and train staff in basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Minimum Hiring Standards: * PhD and/or MD degree in biomedical sciences required. * Familiar with immunofluorescence microscopy, cell culturing, IHC, protein biochemistry & molecular biology technique, and mouse studies. * Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer software applications, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing tools. * Demonstrates high levels of motivation, creativity, independence, and a strong work ethic. * Maintains excellent organizational skills and can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Possesses outstanding communication and writing abilities. * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: * Neuroscience and immunology experience preferred. * Previous experience in brain tumor, metastasis, and neuroscience research preferred. * Experience in Cancer Biology preferred. Salary Range: $62,500 - $65,000 (commensurate with experience) FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Name: Kelly Barnes Contact Email: *************************

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Unit: SOM, Internal Medicine Department: The Stravitz‐Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Full-time employees at VCU have available a variety of benefits options that include group health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible reimbursement accounts, a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity and 457 deferred compensation plans. Detailed information about each benefit can be found at ***************************************************************************** The Stravitz‐Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Saul Karpen lab. The research arc of the Karpen lab focuses upon wet bench validations of etiologic gene discoveries and therapeutic target identification for rare childhood liver diseases. Recent explorations have focused upon discovering etiologic causes of the # 1 reason to transplant a liver during childhood-biliary atresia. The successful candidate will develop and apply research methods to analyzing a first genetic model of biliary atresia, the Pkd1l1 conditional KO mouse, including evaluations of therapeutic efficacy. Additional Information: Position Details: Department: SSI Employment Type: PD - Post Doc, Commensurate with experience based on NIH postdoc scale Restricted Status: YES FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt 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. This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: * PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or other relevant discipline. * Experience with mouse models of metabolic disease or hepatobiliary disease. * Experience with cell signaling and developmental biology * Experience with membrane biology and bile acid signaling are strongly considered. * Experience with primary cell culture, epithelial cells or organoids, with isolation and culture of mouse cholangiocytes a major prioritization. * Experience with standard DNA, RNA and Protein analytics (imaging and immunoblotting). * Experience with advanced confocal imaging and in vivo imaging are encouraged * Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publication history * Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Salary Range: $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: EXEMPT Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Psychiatry Duties & Responsibilities: A postdoctoral position is available at the VIPBG to study phenotypic and genetic etiology of complex traits, including neuropsychiatric and substance disorders. Candidates should have experience with computational and statistical approaches for analyzing phenotypic and genetics data. Candidates who have strong backgrounds in statistical and/or machine learning approaches and are interested in studying these traits are also encouraged to apply. The Postdoctoral Fellow will analyze and/or develop pipelines to analyze phenotypic and genetic data generated from two primary sources: * The Asian Bipolar Genetics Network (A-BIG-NET, ********************** A-BIG-NET is a study designed to advance our understanding of the genetic basis of bipolar disorder in Asian populations with a large, multi-national sample collection. It is a collaborative grant among the Broad Institute, National Taiwan University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Johns Hopkins University, with investigators from the United States, India, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. * Biobank and Public Datasets: Large-scale biobank data (e.g., the UK Biobank, the All of Us Research Program) and other relevant public datasets. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Candidates should hold an M.D. or Ph.D. in quantitative psychology, genetics, statistics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a similar quantitative discipline. Essential qualifications include a strong publication record in the genetics and genomics of complex traits. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments are also required. Prior experience with genome-wide association studies (GWAS) or next-generation sequencing studies is necessary. * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders (or other complex traits) * Experience with machine learning approaches * Experience with Bayesian data analysis * Experience with the development and implementation of new computational tools for complex traits. * Experience with genetics analysis tools (e.g., PLINK, SAIGE) * A proven ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative research environment. * Strong critical and independent thinking skills. The VIPBG is an exciting, highly collaborative research environment with a strong record of funding, research and training. We focus on some of the most challenging and important problems in all of bio-medicine, and we have contributed some of the most important findings in psychiatric and behavioral genetics in our >25 year history. We look forward to future successes with new projects, faculty, trainees and collaborations. The application will be co-mentored by Drs. Kendler and Nguyen, and their collaborators. Contact Interested candidates may reach out to Tan Hoang Nguyen at ***************************** and Kenneth Kendler at ***************************** Position will remain open until filled. This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. 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:NIH minimum starting at $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: Yes Rank: Non Faculty

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Microbiology and Immunology The laboratory of Derek Sant'Angelo is in search of a Post-Doctoral to join their lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine. Duties & Responsibilities: * Design and perform experiments. Analyze, interpret and discuss experimental data with PI and other members of the lab * Generate figures, write manuscripts/reviews and help with grant applications * Help train and mentor junior scientists in the lab Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Strong research background in immunology, molecular biology (RNA-seq, sc RNAseq, ATAC-seq) or a related field * Experience with genetically engineered mouse models and/or experience working with primary cells, including retroviral transduction * Evidence of successful completion of a research project (publications) * Ability to work independently; interpret, present, and discuss experimental data * Excellent communications skills * This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU Preferred Qualifications * PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences * Preferred experience in immunology This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. 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: Commensurate with Experience starting at $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Email: *******************

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Cellular and Genetic Medicine Duties & Responsibilities: A postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Xiang-Yang Wang in the Department of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. The focus of this position will be to study the role of innate pattern recognition receptors and stress proteins/response in inflammation, cancer immunity and immunotherapy. Minimum Qualifications: Highly-motivated candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, or a closely related field are appropriate to apply. Applicants should possess strong laboratory, analytical, interpersonal, and independent working skills. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with previous experience with mouse modeling/handling and flow cytometry are highly desirable. This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. 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: Commensurate with Experience starting at $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Email: *******************

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: Microbiology and Immunology Department Summary: Located on the MCV Campus in downtown Richmond, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is home to a diverse, vibrant community of researchers, educators and learners. With a strong history of research funding, our department strives to advance scientific knowledge in the biomedical sciences and inform medical advancements that improve patient outcomes. Our innovative studies span a broad spectrum of areas within the fields of microbiology and immunology: * Allergy and autoimmunity * Host-pathogen interactions and molecular pathogenesis * Human microbiome science and microbial genomics * Reproductive immunology * T-cell therapy and vaccine development * Tumor biology, cell signaling and epigenetics As educators, we are proud to provide a collaborative, collegial learning environment for our students. Faculty and postdoctoral fellows serve as dedicated mentors, providing an individualized educational experience and shaping the next generation of successful scientists. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the LIMIC Biomarker Core, supporting precision biomarker discovery and translational research programs. The successful candidate will apply state-of-the-art multi-omics, spatial profiling, and flow cytometric platforms to advance biomarker integration across military-relevant brain Injury, immunology, and systems biology research. Candidates must have earned their Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or a closely related field within the past year. Duties & Responsibilities: * Manage biomarker core samples, including intake, tracking, processing workflows, QC oversight, and coordination with investigators * Perform and manage multi-omics data analyses, including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics * Operate and analyze flow cytometry experiments, including panel design, optimization, and computational data interpretation * Perform NanoString GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiling experiments, including sample preparation, QC, data processing, and integration * Assist LC/MS-based biomarker profiling and quantitative analyses * Utilize public databases (e.g., GEO, TCGA, ENCODE, GTEx) to support biomarker identification and pathway mapping * Develop and optimize bioinformatics pipelines using R, Python, or equivalent tools * Support collaborative biomarker projects across basic, translational, and clinical programs at LIMIC * Prepare data packages for manuscripts, grant applications, reports, and presentations * Contribute to team-based workflows, mentoring junior trainees as needed Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or a closely related field, conferred within the past 12 months * Demonstrated proficiency in omics data analysis (bulk or single-cell transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, or lipidomics) * Hands-on expertise with flow cytometry, LC/MS, and NanoString GeoMx workflows * Strong foundation in bioinformatics, including data visualization, statistical analysis, and familiarity with public repositories * Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a fast-paced multidisciplinary research environment * Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU Preferred Qualifications * Experience integrating multi-omics datasets for biomarker discovery. * Familiarity with spatial biology platforms or machine learning-based analytic strategies * Background in immunology or translational biomarker research * Experience working in a core facility or service-oriented analytical environment Environment: The fellow will join a dynamic, collaborative environment within the LIMIC Biomarker Core, with access to advanced analytical platforms and partnerships across the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, the VA Medical Center, and affiliated research centers. Salary Range: Commensurate starting at $62,232 Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite University Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Email: *******************

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology Duties & Responsibilities: A post-doctoral position is available immediately to study the regulatory mechanisms of transporters underlying addiction, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, and other brain disorders. The successful candidate will perform in vivo studies using knock-out and knock-in mice parallel with cell culture and brain tissue studies to investigate the contribution of GPCR-linked regulated transporter in normal behavior and the consequence of dysregulated transporter regulation in brain disorders. Techniques include: cell culture, western blots, trafficking, molecular biology, rodent survival brain surgery, intracranial infusion (pharmacological and genetic-viral reagents), DREADD-mediated manipulations of neuronal activity, microscopy, and several behavioral assays, including drug self-administration, conditioned place preference, memory, fear extinction, depression, and pain-related behaviors. For additional information and a complete bibliography, refer to the websites: ********************************************************************* and *********************************************************************** Salary will be competitive based on experience. The applicant is also expected to work during weekends since several behavioral assays need continued attention to laboratory animals. Candidate must be able to analyze data, write publishable manuscripts, and communicate and work effectively with others in collaborative efforts. Core Responsibilities: * Experimental plans, conducting experiments based on the hypothesis and goals * Data analysis and presentation, manuscript preparations * Animal colony maintenance as needed * Literature search Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in biotechnology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biological sciences, behavioral pharmacology, or the equivalent with experience in animal studies and cell biology. Verbal and written communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoc at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Research experience utilizing rodents for behavioral assays, biochemical and molecular analysis, and rodent surgery. This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. Salary Range: NIH minimum starting at $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Other Rank: Non Faculty Contact Email: *******************

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Unit: SOM, Internal Medicine Department: The Stravitz‐Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Full-time employees at VCU have available a variety of benefits options that include group health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible reimbursement accounts, a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity and 457 deferred compensation plans. Detailed information about each benefit can be found at ***************************************************************************** The Stravitz‐Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Saul Karpen lab. The research arc of the Karpen lab focuses upon wet bench validations of etiologic gene discoveries and therapeutic target identification for rare childhood liver diseases. Recent explorations have focused upon discovering etiologic causes of the # 1 reason to transplant a liver during childhood-biliary atresia. The successful candidate will develop and apply research methods to analyzing a first genetic model of biliary atresia, the Pkd1l1 conditional KO mouse, including evaluations of therapeutic efficacy. Additional Information: Position Details: Department: SSI Employment Type: PD - Post Doc, Commensurate with experience based on NIH postdoc scale Restricted Status: YES FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt 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. This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: * PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or other relevant discipline. * Experience with mouse models of metabolic disease or hepatobiliary disease. * Experience with cell signaling and developmental biology * Experience with membrane biology and bile acid signaling are strongly considered. * Experience with primary cell culture, epithelial cells or organoids, with isolation and culture of mouse cholangiocytes a major prioritization. * Experience with standard DNA, RNA and Protein analytics (imaging and immunoblotting). * Experience with advanced confocal imaging and in vivo imaging are encouraged * Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publication history * Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Salary Range: $62,232 FLSA Exemption Status: EXEMPT Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: YES Months: 12 Months

Unit: Office Of The Provost Department: Office of Innovation & Strategic Design Department Summary: The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University builds strategic partnerships that drive academic innovation, student success, and institutional impact. Led by the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design, the office advances front end innovation initiatives and works closely with deans and academic units to develop high-value collaborations with corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations. Through initiatives like VCU's award winning Shift Labs, we connect students and faculty with real-world challenges, co-create solutions with external partners, and expand access to experiential learning opportunities. By aligning academic strengths with industry and community needs, we help VCU generate new programs, revenue streams, and national recognition. Duties & Responsibilities: Position Primary Purpose: Measurable advances in environmental sustainability require innovation, collaboration, and the application of cutting-edge tools to guide decision-making. The Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Innovation and Strategic Design seeks a Postdoctoral Innovation Fellow to support VCU's Shift Sustainability Lab - a joint initiative between the Office of the Provost, School of Life Sciences and Sustainability, and Rice Rivers Center. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with a creative team of academic, industry, and community partners to address real-world environmental sustainability challenges in the mid-Atlantic region. Projects, while not pre-defined and developed in consultation with academic and industry partners, may pursue innovation in the areas of nature-based solutions, environmental restoration, air and water quality, biodiversity, or conservation. The postdoctoral fellow will join a vibrant inaugural cohort of Postdoctoral Innovation Fellows and lead or partner in project development and implementation, stakeholder engagement, and the production of scholarly and applied products. The fellowship is initially for one year with up to three years of support contingent on performance and funding. The fellow will be co-advised by Dr. Chris Gough, Executive Director of the Rice Rivers Center, and Dr. Garret Westlake, Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design and Professor of Management. About VCU: Welcome to VCU … a world unlike any other. We combine learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the "most innovative" public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated. Together, we can be unstoppable. Unit Descriptions: The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design develops strategic partnerships and research-driven training programs that bridge higher education and industry, enhancing student experiential learning and internship experiences, developing leaders who can bring about transformative change, and driving sustainable economic impact. Done well, our work raises the visibility of VCU and its students with potential partners and employers, empowers academic units to accelerate and improve their experiential learning offerings, and develops award-winning leadership and economic development models and programs adopted by other institutions. We explore the future of work through multiple perspectives and disciplines. We design opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners to create value and sustainable impact. We empower clients to anticipate and thrive in the future by designing strategic partnerships that educate, inspire innovation, and drive real-world testing-all with the goal of achieving sustainable economic growth and transformative societal impact. The School of Life Sciences and Sustainability (SLSS) was established in 2025 by bringing together thriving programs in Biology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, Sustainable Innovation, Outdoor Leadership, and Integrative Life Sciences to create a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and discovery. We offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as several minors, badges, and certificates, serving more than 2,400 undergraduates and over 100 graduate students. Our 67 full-time faculty and 16 professional staff are dedicated to impactful research, innovative teaching, and experiential learning that draw from the diverse perspectives within our community. As our school continues to grow, we are seeking engaged and collaborative colleagues to help shape a bold vision for integrating the life sciences and sustainability. The Rice Rivers Center (RRC) is VCU's field station, providing access to the region's rivers, wetlands, and forest ecosystems. RRC serves as a hub for interdisciplinary, field-based research that tackles real-world environmental challenges in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Faculty and collaborators study fish and bird conservation, wetland restoration, river water quality and habitat provisioning, and forest resilience. The RRC also participates in global research networks, hosts long-term field observations and experiments, and maintains open datasets collected through environmental sensors, remote sensing observations, and vegetation surveys. The center's 14,000-square-foot research building includes wet lab space, complemented by modern lodging for 22 overnight visitors and five classroom spaces across three buildings. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. * A Ph.D. in environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, or a relevant field * Strong attention to detail and project management experience in a team environment * Ability to build trust between individuals, groups, and organizations * Computational and computer coding competencies * An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with dynamic priorities * Creative problem-solving skills, learning agility, and the ability to adapt to change * Excellent communication and community engagement skills * Enthusiasm for academic-industry partnerships and the application of environmental science * Excellent writing skills, as evidenced by publications or grant‐writing experience Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with stakeholders outside of academia * Applied research experience * Teaching or mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels * Capacity to analyze and synthesize large environmental datasets Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Contact Information: Contact Name: Stephanie Danis, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design Contact Email: **************

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: College of Health Professions MBU Department: Physical Therapy Duties & Responsibilities: The incoming candidate will be primarily responsible for the following responsibilities: * Managing the day-to-day operations of the project under the guidance of study Principal Investigator (PI). * Collection and analysis of participant data and assist in dissemination of project results. * Supervision of a Graduate Research Assistant. * Assisting with additional research activities including maintaining Human Subjects approvals and coordinating with the Research Study Coordinator and clinical staff to identify and schedule participants. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. * Must have completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a health-sciences related discipline by July 1, 2025. * Excellent writing skills required, as evidenced by publications or grant‐writing experience. * Must possess strong self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and open communication. * Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoctoral fellow at VCU. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with individuals with lower limb loss. * Experience with mixed methods research designs. Salary Range: $52,704+ (commensurate with experience) FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. Benjamin Darter Contact Email: ****************

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: College of Health Professions MBU Department: Physical Therapy Duties & Responsibilities: The incoming candidate will be primarily responsible for the following responsibilities: * Managing the day-to-day operations of the project under the guidance of study Principal Investigator (PI). * Collection and analysis of participant data and assist in dissemination of project results. * Supervision of a Graduate Research Assistant. * Assisting with additional research activities including maintaining Human Subjects approvals and coordinating with the Research Study Coordinator and clinical staff to identify and schedule participants. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. * Must have completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a health-sciences related discipline by July 1, 2025. * Excellent writing skills required, as evidenced by publications or grant‐writing experience. * Must possess strong self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and open communication. * Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoctoral fellow at VCU. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with individuals with lower limb loss. * Experience with mixed methods research designs. Salary Range: $52,704+ (commensurate with experience) FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. Benjamin Darter Contact Email: ****************

Unit: Office Of The Provost Department: Office of Innovation & Strategic Design Department Summary: The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University builds strategic partnerships that drive academic innovation, student success, and institutional impact. Led by the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design, the office advances front end innovation initiatives and works closely with deans and academic units to develop high-value collaborations with corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations. Through initiatives like VCU's award winning Shift Labs, we connect students and faculty with real-world challenges, co-create solutions with external partners, and expand access to experiential learning opportunities. By aligning academic strengths with industry and community needs, we help VCU generate new programs, revenue streams, and national recognition. Duties & Responsibilities: Making change in the fields of Health and Health Sciences require innovation, collaboration, and the application of modern strategies to guide decision making. The Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Innovation and Strategic Design seeks a Postdoctoral Innovation Fellow to support VCU's Shift Health Lab - a joint initiative between the Office of the Provost and VCU Health Sciences. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with faculty, staff, and students as well as senior administrators across the enterprise to advance high impact innovation projects and catalyze institutional knowledge of innovation and design thinking in healthcare. There will be considerable opportunities for the postdoctoral fellow to participate in the development and implementation of projects, project management, data collection and analysis, academic scholarship, stakeholder management, training facilitation, and grant writing. The postdoctoral fellowship is for a 12-month period, with the option to renew for additional years, contingent on performance and funding. The fellow will lead projects in various units in the VCU Health Sciences eco-system. The position will report to Dr. Garret Westlake, Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design and Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship in the VCU School of Business and co-advised by Carolyn Hawley, Director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health. The position may have an affiliate faculty appointment in a specific college or school related to their area of academic expertise. Unit Descriptions: Office of Innovation and Strategic Design The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design creates strategic partnerships and research-driven training programs that bridge higher education and industry, enhancing student experiential learning and internship experiences, developing leaders who can bring about transformative change, and driving sustainable economic impact. Done well, our work raises the visibility of VCU and its students with potential partners and employers, empowers academic units to accelerate and improve their experiential learning offerings, and develops award winning leadership and economic development models and programs adopted by other institutions. We explore the future of work through multiple perspectives and disciplines. We design opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners to create value and sustainable impact. We empower clients to anticipate and thrive in the future by designing strategic partnerships that educate, inspire innovation, and drive real-world testing-all with the goal of achieving sustainable economic growth and transformative societal impact. The Virginia Partnership for Gaming & Health (VPGH) The Virginia Partnership for Gaming & Health (VPGH) is housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. VPGH serves as the state's leading hub for research, education, and outreach focused on gambling-related harm and responsible play.In collaboration with the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and the Virginia Lottery, the Partnership leads statewide initiatives in prevention, treatment & recovery, workforce training, and research. Current projects include population-level prevalence studies, clinical outcomes research, program evaluation, and development of data-driven public health strategies. VPGH offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment that bridges academia, behavioral health systems, and public policy. Post-doctoral fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects, design independent studies, and collaborate with state and national partners working to reduce gambling-related harms and promote healthier communities across Virginia. Virginia Long-Term Care Clinician Network (LTC-CN) The Virginia Long-Term Care Clinician Network (LTC-CN) brings together medical directors and advanced practice clinicians working across the Commonwealth in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other congregate care settings. The LTC-CN is a peer learning collaborative, providing a central mode of communication for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) clinicians, free resources, and access to a monthly newsletter and virtual forum with continuing education. Originating from needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has expanded in its scope, facilitating communication of vital information, such as the most up-to-date clinical guidelines, and robust discussion on timely topics affecting PALTC clinicians throughout the Commonwealth. Today, the LTC-CN is managed by a project team with members from VCU's School of Medicine, College of Health Professions, and the Virginia Center on Aging. Minimum Qualifications: * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. * A Ph.D. or terminal degree in the health sciences (e.g. medicine, nursing, public health, health services research etc.) * Experience in medical research, in particular mental health subjects * Strong attention to detail and project management experience * Ability to establish working relationships and trust between individuals, groups, and organizations * An entrepreneurial spirit and comfortability with ambiguity and changing priorities * Creative problem-solving skills, learning agility and ability to adapt to change; * Comfort working with emerging technologies and their economic/social implications; * Excellent oral communication and community engagement skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience facilitating workshops or training programs * Experience working with stakeholders outside of academia * Familiar with human centered design or related methodologies * Experience leading cross-department change projects in higher education Experience in healthcare innovation * Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment * Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level * Excellent writing skills as evidenced by publications or grant‐writing experience Priority Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 | 5:00pm Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Contact Information: Contact Name: Stephanie Danis, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design Contact Email: **************

Unit: Office Of The Provost Department: Office of Innovation & Strategic Design Department Summary: The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University builds strategic partnerships that drive academic innovation, student success, and institutional impact. Led by the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design, the office advances front end innovation initiatives and works closely with deans and academic units to develop high-value collaborations with corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations. Through initiatives like VCU's award winning Shift Labs, we connect students and faculty with real-world challenges, co-create solutions with external partners, and expand access to experiential learning opportunities. By aligning academic strengths with industry and community needs, we help VCU generate new programs, revenue streams, and national recognition. Duties & Responsibilities: Making change in the fields of Health and Health Sciences require innovation, collaboration, and the application of modern strategies to guide decision making. The Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Innovation and Strategic Design seeks a Postdoctoral Innovation Fellow to support VCU's Shift Health Lab - a joint initiative between the Office of the Provost and VCU Health Sciences. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with faculty, staff, and students as well as senior administrators across the enterprise to advance high impact innovation projects and catalyze institutional knowledge of innovation and design thinking in healthcare. There will be considerable opportunities for the postdoctoral fellow to participate in the development and implementation of projects, project management, data collection and analysis, academic scholarship, stakeholder management, training facilitation, and grant writing. The postdoctoral fellowship is for a 12-month period, with the option to renew for additional years, contingent on performance and funding. The fellow will lead projects in various units in the VCU Health Sciences eco-system. The position will report to Dr. Garret Westlake, Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design and Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship in the VCU School of Business and co-advised by Carolyn Hawley, Director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health. The position may have an affiliate faculty appointment in a specific college or school related to their area of academic expertise. Unit Descriptions: Office of Innovation and Strategic Design The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design creates strategic partnerships and research-driven training programs that bridge higher education and industry, enhancing student experiential learning and internship experiences, developing leaders who can bring about transformative change, and driving sustainable economic impact. Done well, our work raises the visibility of VCU and its students with potential partners and employers, empowers academic units to accelerate and improve their experiential learning offerings, and develops award winning leadership and economic development models and programs adopted by other institutions. We explore the future of work through multiple perspectives and disciplines. We design opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners to create value and sustainable impact. We empower clients to anticipate and thrive in the future by designing strategic partnerships that educate, inspire innovation, and drive real-world testing-all with the goal of achieving sustainable economic growth and transformative societal impact. The Virginia Partnership for Gaming & Health (VPGH) The Virginia Partnership for Gaming & Health (VPGH) is housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. VPGH serves as the state's leading hub for research, education, and outreach focused on gambling-related harm and responsible play.In collaboration with the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and the Virginia Lottery, the Partnership leads statewide initiatives in prevention, treatment & recovery, workforce training, and research. Current projects include population-level prevalence studies, clinical outcomes research, program evaluation, and development of data-driven public health strategies. VPGH offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment that bridges academia, behavioral health systems, and public policy. Post-doctoral fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects, design independent studies, and collaborate with state and national partners working to reduce gambling-related harms and promote healthier communities across Virginia. Virginia Long-Term Care Clinician Network (LTC-CN) The Virginia Long-Term Care Clinician Network (LTC-CN) brings together medical directors and advanced practice clinicians working across the Commonwealth in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other congregate care settings. The LTC-CN is a peer learning collaborative, providing a central mode of communication for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) clinicians, free resources, and access to a monthly newsletter and virtual forum with continuing education. Originating from needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has expanded in its scope, facilitating communication of vital information, such as the most up-to-date clinical guidelines, and robust discussion on timely topics affecting PALTC clinicians throughout the Commonwealth. Today, the LTC-CN is managed by a project team with members from VCU's School of Medicine, College of Health Professions, and the Virginia Center on Aging. Minimum Qualifications: * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. * A Ph.D. or terminal degree in the health sciences (e.g. medicine, nursing, public health, health services research etc.) * Experience in medical research, in particular mental health subjects * Strong attention to detail and project management experience * Ability to establish working relationships and trust between individuals, groups, and organizations * An entrepreneurial spirit and comfortability with ambiguity and changing priorities * Creative problem-solving skills, learning agility and ability to adapt to change; * Comfort working with emerging technologies and their economic/social implications; * Excellent oral communication and community engagement skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience facilitating workshops or training programs * Experience working with stakeholders outside of academia * Familiar with human centered design or related methodologies * Experience leading cross-department change projects in higher education Experience in healthcare innovation * Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment * Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level * Excellent writing skills as evidenced by publications or grant‐writing experience Priority Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 | 5:00pm Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Contact Information: Contact Name: Stephanie Danis, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design Contact Email: **************

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. Department: Pathology Department Summary: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jia-Ray Yu in the Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. The main research focus in Dr. Yu's laboratory is to elucidate 1) the role of the chaperone and co-chaperone protein system in sustaining oncogenic protein stability and oncogenesis and 2) biology of epoxy lipids and its role in inflammatory disease and carcinogenesis. Dr. Yang is seeking a postdoctoral associate to complete studies on these funded NIH grants to characterize the role of mutant oncogenic protein in hijacking this co-chaperone protein system to sustain their role in driving the development of cancer. Duties & Responsibilities: Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Requirements for this position are a Ph.D. in anatomical pathology, clinical pathology and molecular pathology related field(s). Preferred Qualifications: * Working knowledge of cell biology, pathobiology, pharmacology, and general laboratory skills. * Manual dexterity and ability to perform sterile technique. * Experience with cell biology, pathobiology, pharmacology. * DNA extraction, dilution, and amplification skills and genetic engineering and molecular/protein biology skill. * Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. * Sense of responsibility and respect for study participants and data confidentiality. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 32.50 ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Other University Job Title: Postdoctoral Rank: Non Faculty Contact Name: Tori Barham Contact Email: ****************************

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: Cellular and Genetic Medicine Department Summary: The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty, trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology. Our foundational studies are driving the frontiers of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of what we understand about biology, disease and the human body. From our labs in downtown Richmond to research collaborations around the world, our work is generating new knowledge, influencing the direction of biological science and redefining what is possible in biomedical research. Duties & Responsibilities: A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Can E. Senkal in the Department of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will participate in a NIH-funded project on the molecular mechanisms regulating ceramide generation and functional roles of ceramides in iron dependent cell death pathways. Broadly, we study the metabolism, regulation, and biological functions of sphingolipids in cancer. Candidates with commitment to research excellence who are hard-working, and technically skilled are welcomed to apply. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree (preferably recently graduated or with less than two 2 years of post-doctoral experience), and have hands-on experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology or other relevant fields. * The candidates should have excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills with experience in writing proposals and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. * Hands-on experience in cancer molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and/or pharmacology. * Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret data. * Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and notebook means. * Ability to work independently as well as ability to work professionally and efficiently within the research group as a team player. * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doc at VCU Preferred Qualifications * Experience in lipid signaling, enzyme biochemistry, and/or biochemistry techniques such as recombinant protein expression and purification, and protein structure determination. Salary Range: Commensurate with NIH Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Other Contact Information: Contact Email: *******************

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Detailed information about each benefit can be found at ***************************************************************************** Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Psychiatry Duties & Responsibilities: Dr. Ruth Brown and the HOPE Lab at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG) and VCU School of Medicine are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on a multi-site grant focusing on mental health and developmental regression in youth and adults with Down syndrome. The HOPE Lab is dedicated to eliminating the mental health disparities experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The postdoctoral fellow will play a pivotal role in the HOPE Lab's mission to improve mental health awareness, measurement, and service delivery for individuals with IDD. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist or related professional who is passionate about conducting impactful research, mentoring junior team members, and advancing their academic career through robust professional development opportunities. While in-person work is strongly preferred, remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered in extenuating circumstances. Key Responsibilities: Study Management & Oversight: * Supervise and guide the Research Coordinator to ensure efficient and compliant execution of the multi-site study on Down syndrome Regression Disorder. * Coordinate study-related tasks, timelines, and deliverables, fostering strong collaboration within the research team. Research & Data Analysis: * Lead data collection efforts (medical records reviews, focus groups, and psychiatric clinical diagnostic interviews for parents of youth and adults with Down syndrome). * Conduct statistical analyses of existing and incoming datasets. * Manage IRB protocols, ensuring full compliance and serving as the primary liaison between the research team and the IRB. Scholarly Dissemination & Engagement: * Prepare and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, and present findings at national or international conferences. * Provide workshops, information sessions, and community presentations to parent support groups and other stakeholders. Mentoring & Professional Development: * Mentor undergraduate research assistants and other junior team members. * Participate in advanced training programs such as the Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (VA LEND) or Data Science certificate courses. * Engage in professional development opportunities, including grant-writing and additional coursework relevant to clinical research and neurodevelopmental disorders. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in Clinical Psychology. * Demonstrated experience in human-subjects research (e.g., managing IRB protocols, supervising research projects, analyzing data) in a clinical or academic environment. * Strong publication track record or clear evidence of scientific writing skills. * Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to coordinate complex research activities and deadlines. * Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS) and familiarity with data collection platforms (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse audiences and disseminate findings. * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with neurodevelopmental or intellectual disabilities (especially Down syndrome) in either a clinical or research capacity, or willingness to learn. * Completed or ongoing interdisciplinary/interprofessional training (e.g., LEND, leadership development programs). * Experience conducting diagnostic interviews or clinical assessments. * Fluency in Spanish for participant outreach and engagement. * Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and experience presenting at academic conferences. Salary Range: Commensurate per NIH Scale FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: Yes Restricted: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Rank: Non Faculty Contact Name: Dr. Ruth Brown-Ennis Contact Email: ************************ Why Join Us? * Impactful Work: Contribute to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Professional Growth: Access to extensive professional development resources, including grant writing, leadership programs, and specialized coursework. * Collaborative Environment: Work within a vibrant academic community at VCU, partnering with faculty and students from diverse disciplines. * Benefits & Flexibility: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for remote or hybrid work arrangements under special circumstances. If you are a motivated clinical psychologist or closely related professional eager to advance the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities while developing your own research and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply. To Apply: Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and career goals, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Join us at VCU and the HOPE Lab to make a meaningful impact on the mental health of individuals with Down syndrome while furthering your own professional journey. We look forward to your application! This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Background: Obtaining academic research faculty positions and research grant awards is increasingly competitive, particularly in the rehabilitation where earmarked grant funding is limited. Post-doctoral fellows who receive training and develop expertise conducting secondary analyses of registry data, creating real world interventions, designing high quality clinical trials, and writing federal grant applications are more likely to obtain faculty positions and become independently-funded researchers. The VCU Advanced Neurotrauma Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Center is a federally-funded research training program for health and function in people with disabilities. The Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE) in VCU's Department of PM&R leads VCU ARRT activities, and is uniquely positioned with a 25-year record of achievement preparing post-doctoral fellows for successful research careers. CERSE is a VCU-wide research center that partners with VCUHealth, Virginia's primary safety net health system of care, Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI), a 114-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, and the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System (CVHCS) that houses one of five V.A. Polytrauma Centers of Excellence and the V.A. system's largest SCI rehabilitation program. These clinical partnerships provide ARRT fellows with access to a broad spectrum of clinician collaborators and research participants. CERSE/ARRT faculty have 60 grants/contracts with $111M in total awards, which funds a robust scientific mentoring network and research operations infrastructure to support high quality research fellow training. CERSE/ARRT research faculty lead the V.A.-funded, Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC, $33M/5 years). Richmond hosts the only U.S. Academic-Veterans-Civilian partnership to be awarded NIDILRR SCI and TBI Model System grants, as well as a V.A. TBI Model System grant. We have extensive, long-term collaborations with Commonwealth of Virginia Agencies and Community Organizations that provide fellows with access to participatory action research collaborators who have lived experience of disability. Description of Opportunity: The VCU ARRT is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The VCU ARRT provides a rich research training experience, including the opportunity to: (1) grow an independent line of research with a publication record of achievement; and (2) develop expertise in intervention development, participatory action research, clinical trial design, and grant writing. The VCU ARRT provides an evidence-informed, independent development plan (IDP)-driven, multiple-mentor training environment for fellows to build the skills and record of achievement needed to obtain a research faculty position. Two ARRT fellows will train concurrently, and have access to a cohort of postdoctoral research fellows and early career faculty across VCU and CVHCS. The VCU ARRT provides a supportive research mentoring environment including people with lived experience of disability, didactic and hands-on research training, a broad local and national mentorship network, large national research and health claims data registries for secondary data analyses, finance, regulatory and pre-award grant support, biostatistical training and resources, and leadership and communication skill-building. Program Activities: The ARRT postdoctoral fellow will conduct research to develop accessible, usable, and effective clinical interventions that improve outcomes important to people with disabilities. VCU ARRT fellows co-develop an individualized development plan (IDP) with their mentors-tailored to their skill level, training needs, and goals-that lays the foundation for developing an independent line of research. The training program includes: (1) didactic instruction and workshops that emphasize learning and application of scientific methods, large data analyses and clinical trial development that meet the evolving nature of rehabilitation research and care; (2) a mentoring network that includes a career development sponsor, and scientific, associate, and lived experience community mentors; and (3) leveraging PM&R/CERSE's interdisciplinary rehabilitation research network, funded grants, and large data registries to provide fellows with opportunities to participate in collaborative research, publish manuscripts, conduct a pilot study, and present at local, regional and national conferences. A key aspect of the program is community-based participatory action research (CBPR), which is expected to inform the fellow's line of research. With mentor guidance, fellows will select among CERSE's many community partners to begin collaborating on conducting research with constituent feedback and input. This ensures the fellow's proposed interventions and research objectives will be highly responsive to the needs of people with disabilities. Fellows may also pursue coursework relevant to their topic of choice and the skill-development needs identified in their individualized development plan developed with their mentors. The primary fellowship goals are to develop a publication portfolio in the fellow's line of research, work towards seeking a research faculty or similar position, and prepare preliminary materials for a research career development or other grant application that the fellow can use in their subsequent role. VCU Postdoctoral Services offers an array of skills and career development activities/programs that can complement your activities and assist you your future career. VCU offers career services, grant writing assistance, a Postdoc grant academy, travel and research awards, and networking events. Mentoring Team: Each Fellow will select a team of mentors to serve the multidisciplinary research and training needs of their chosen line of research. The complete list of available mentors is on the CERSE website at ****************************** Application timeline and duration: The ARRT Fellowship is a two-year fellowship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility: Applicants must complete all MD or PhD graduation requirements including dissertation defense prior to their ARRT start date. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Requires a Ph.D. in psychology, rehabilitation, social work, public health, nursing, or related field Knowledge of treatments/interventions for people with acquired disabilities Proficiency in developing, navigating and maintaining database files (e.g., REDCap, Excel, SPSS, etc.) Evidence of excellent initiation, interpersonal and organizational skills Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written Has a publication history Interest and commitment to improving the lives of people with acquired disabilities and/or their families Evidence of working well as part of a research project or team Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding. A successful candidate for the position is expected to reside in the Richmond, VA area in order to develop in-person experience in intervention development and clinical trials. Hybrid-remote and flexible work arrangements are available if they do not interfere with the candidate's research and training. Salary Range: Set according to NIH NRSA guidelines As determined by the NIDILRR budget, fellows will be hired as a postdoctoral research fellow with an entry level postdoctoral fellow salary according to the 2025 National Research Service Awards (NRSA) stipend levels [******************************************************************** Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Documents Needed to Apply: * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Statement of interest with applicant's career goals, research accomplishments, experiences in disability and rehabilitation practice/research, attributes and experiences that would provide value to training and research, and how participating in the VCU ARRT program would advance their career goals FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: Yes Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Name: Joshua Hahn Contact Email: *************************

The School of Pharmacy has a 125-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the top 20 Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the school is dedicated to graduating outstanding future pharmacists and scientists who will improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to inter-professional patient care. The School of Pharmacy is committed to fostering a climate where the success of all people is supported and celebrated. Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. Unit: School Of Pharmacy MBU Department: Medicinal Chemistry (Pharmacy) Duties & Responsibilities: * Design novel scaffolds and plan efficient, scalable synthetic routes. * Synthesize and purify target compounds; troubleshoot challenging synthetic steps. * Characterize compounds by NMR, LC/HRMS, HPLC, IR and related methods. * Analyze Structure-activity-relationships and collaborate with biology/computation to prioritize next cycles. * Contribute to biochemical/biophysical assay planning and data interpretation. * Maintain rigorous notebooks; present results; assist with manuscripts and proposals. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry (by start date) * Demonstrated expertise in synthetic route design and complex molecule synthesis * Proficiency with NMR, LC/HPLC, MS, IR and data analysis for structural elucidation * Design, synthesis, and biological characterization of novel lead compounds to develop drug candidates in treating various types of diseases * Familiarity with computational chemistry and structure-based molecular design * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoctoral fellow at VCU. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with GPCR-focused programs and small-molecule hit-to-lead workflows. * Exposure to biochemical/biophysical assays (binding/functional) and ADME-relevant considerations. * Exposure to basic animal handling. * Track record of publications and effective cross-disciplinary collaboration. Salary Range:$50,000 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Rank: Non Faculty Contact Information: Contact Name: Piyusha Pagare Contact Email: ****************