Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute Liver Disease, Atlas
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Research/Development
Research Scientist -
Healthcare
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease, Atlas
Institution
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Position Summary
We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Arun Sanyal’s lab. The research focuses on preventing, reversing, and curing liver diseases by leveraging multi‑omic data and clinical trials. The fellow will help develop the multi‑omic Liver Atlas—a data platform that integrates single‑cell, spatial transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, and proteomics to provide a systems‑level view of liver biology in health and disease.
Position Details
- Department:
Institute for Liver Disease - Employment type:
Postdoctoral (12‑month appointment, possible renewal) - FTE: 100%
- Exemption status:
Exempt - Salary: NRSA scale for postdoctoral stipends – NOT‑OD‑25‑105 (commensurate with education and experience)
- Hours per week: 40
- Work arrangement:
Fully onsite - ORP eligible
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Excellent computational skills: proficiency in R, Python, R Shiny, high‑performance computing.
- Strong publication record: primary or key author on major presentations and papers.
- Deep knowledge of computational tools and programming environments for omics data analysis, including single‑cell and spatial data.
- Experience working collaboratively, handling multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
- Creativity, curiosity, high energy, persistence, and a desire to drive scientific advances.
- Independence, scientific rigor, critical thinking.
- Commitment to respect, professionalism, and civility within a diverse faculty, staff, and student community.
Benefits
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits. Consult the VCU benefits website for information on eligibility.
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Demetria Patterson
Contact Email: demetria.patterson1
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