Postdoctoral Fellow

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Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Department: Massey Central Admin

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the laboratory of Dr Gordon Ginder at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and Departments of Internal Medicine and Human and Molecular Genetics. The research focus of the lab is on understanding epigenetic regulators of normal erythropoiesis and cancer cell proliferation and survival, with special emphasis on leukemia. The current goals of this research are to understand how the NuRD co‑repressor complex promotes tumor cell growth and developmental gene regulation, and to identify and validate targets to disrupt this process in leukemia and in sickle cell anemia.

The ultimate goal is to develop targeted therapeutic agents to treat these diseases.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participation in design and conduct of experiments aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the NuRD co‑repressor complex and its components in gene regulation and cancer cell survival and the effects of disruption of the complex both independently and as a collaborative member of the laboratory team.
• Carrying out scientific literature searches relevant to the research projects in the lab.
• Participation in preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Presenting findings of research projects in lab meetings and at scientific meetings.
• Providing experimental advice to rotating students in the laboratory.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in biological, genetic or biochemical sciences and or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic molecular and/or cellular biology with experience in cell culture, in vitro transfection, gene expression assays including PCR, protein analysis by Western blot and flow cytometry.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking and ability to work both independently and within a highly collaborative group.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in one or more of the following: lentiviral gene transduction, CRISPR gene editing, animal model studies, HPLC chromatography, and complex data analyses.
• 0 to 3 years of postdoctoral training.

Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship for this position.

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Salary Range: Starting at $60,000 – commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Restricted Position: No

Contact Name: Massey HR

Contact Email: MasseyHR