Clinical Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

The Patient Research Center (PRC) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will conduct research to advance human health and identify new ways of diagnosing and treating illnesses. Our firsteffort is focused on addressing the unmet needs in serious mental illness. To that end, we will focus on psychosis spectrumdisorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective and bipolardisorders. We will establish a program for deeply characterizingthe biology and information processing changes of affectedindividuals and their response to different treatments.

Research Techniques will include behavioral measurements, fMRI, EEG andorganoid ex-vivo modeling, and measurements will be collectedlongitudinally. Our goal is to create stratification that willmeaningfully inform the future of precision medicine for psychoticdisorders.

The Clinical Research Postdoctoral Associate plays a significantrole in the planning, coordination, implementation, and oversight of clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols,regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and applicable federal guidelines. Working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Postdoctoral Associate conducts independent and collaborative research activities focused on advancingscientific knowledge and improving clinical outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design,implementation, analysis, and dissemination of clinical research studies while gaining expertise in research methodologies, clinical protocols, regulatory processes, data analysis, and scientificcommunication. This position provides opportunities to developresearch independence through scholarly publications, conference presentations, grant development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.

Position requires local travel between Roanoke and New River Valley locations. Position requires pre-employment conviction, driving,and drug-panel screening.

• Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or related field. Ph.D. must beawarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Possess a solid background in developmental biology,neurophysiology, or molecular biology.
• Evidence of independent experimental design, data analysis, andclear presentation of results.
• Strong documentation skills and organizational/time management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced, multi project lab, with strong communication skills.

• Experience in one or more of the following research areas:neuroscience, biology, or genetics.
• Experience with basic laboratory protocols including properhandling of mice and their behavior, molecular biology, data collection, and data management.
• Experience contributing to manuscripts or scientific presentations; familiarity with grant relevant datapackaging.
• Familiarity with relevant biosafety and compliance processes(IBC/IACUC/EHS/DEA)
• Experience working in a clinical research setting.

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Starting at $63,480;
Commensurate with Experience

40+

8/12/26

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