Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease, Arab Lab

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Arab's Research Group. This position provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects focused on liver diseases, with an emphasis on alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and the intersection of metabolic and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD).

The ideal candidate will be passionate about clinical and translational research, with a strong interest in hepatology and related fields.

• Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree in Molecular or Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or other relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of liver disease pathophysiology and management.
• Experience in clinical research, preferably in hepatology, metabolic diseases, or related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in software such as STATA, R, or similar tools is highly desirable.
• Prior experience conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or working with large datasets (e.g., GBD data).
• Familiarity with IRB processes and clinical research compliance.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• A strong desire to pursue a career in academic medicine, hepatology, or biomedical research.
• Creativity and substantial evidence of productive publication history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independence, scientific rigor and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals across a range of disciplines, including clinicians and scientists.
• 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 will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. Position will remain open until filled.