Postdoctoral Associate Job Roanoke area,Virginia USA,Research/Development

Job Description

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Mishra Lab. Postdoctoral fellows specializing in cardiovascular physiology are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a research background in cell biology, biochemistry, mitochondria, metabolism, cell signaling, cardiovascular physiology, or a related field. The lab employs a wide range of scientific methods, including protein biochemistry, metabolism, bioenergetics, FRET, proteomics, epigenomics, and mouse genetics, providing excellent multidisciplinary training.

The project is funded by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Research conceptualization and implementation:
Coordinate with and assist the PI in the design and undertaking of experiments and grant proposal methodologies, as well as methods for analyzing the results of experiments.

Research publications:
Prepare text, tables, and graphical information for dissemination in peer-reviewed publications, presentations at professional conferences, or book chapters.

Data analysis:
Analyze research findings and transform results into formats suitable for publications or conference presentations, or for further analysis.

Project management:
Train and supervise research personnel to organize and conduct study sessions.

Required Qualifications

PhD in cardiovascular physiology or a similar medical discipline, awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
Prior experience in preparation of proposals, reports, and publications, presentation of research results, and development of patents.

Preferred Qualifications

A record of research excellence demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and invited talks.
Demonstrated work in interdisciplinary collaborative teams.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Appointment Type
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Restricted

Salary Information
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Commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

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