Post-Doctoral Fellow - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Position Summary: A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Can E. Senkal in the Department of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will participate in a NIH-funded project on the molecular mechanisms regulating ceramide generation and functional roles of ceramides in cell death pathways. Broadly, we study the metabolism, regulation, and biological functions of sphingolipids in cancer. Candidates with commitment to research excellence who are hard-working, and technically skilled are welcomed to apply.Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree (preferably recently graduated or with less than two 2 years of post-doctoral experience), and have hands-on experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology or other relevant fields
• The candidates should have excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills with experience in writing proposals and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
• Hands-on experience in cancer molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and/or pharmacology
• Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and notebook means
• Ability to work independently as well as ability to work professionally and efficiently within the research group as a team player
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering 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 Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in bioactive sphingolipid signaling, enzyme biochemistry of sphingolipid metabolic enzymes, and/or cell biology techniques related to sphingolipid ceramide signaling
  
  

Special instructions: Submit a cover letter, a current CV with a publication list, and contact information of three references by email to can.senkal@vcuhealth.org. The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

ORP Eligible: YesVCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual! Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Position Details:Department: Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

Employment Type: PD - Post Doc

Restricted Status: Yes

FTE: 100

Exemption Status: Exempt Contact Information:Contact Name: SOM HRContact Email: Contact Phone: