Post-Doctoral Fellow - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology

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: The Lasek laboratory is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to work on a project examining the role of genes in alcohol-related behaviors. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct experiments with genetically engineered mice using behavioral, molecular, and cellular techniques. These include immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, microscopy, quantitative real-time PCR, basic molecular cloning techniques, drug administration and tissue dissection. The postdoctoral fellow will analyze data, write manuscripts for publication, assist with grant submissions, and prepare scientific presentations to be presented internally and externally. Other job responsibilities include but are not limited to: ordering supplies, monitoring and disposal of biohazardous materials and chemical hazards, organization of the laboratory environment, and training undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.Core Responsibilities:

• Designing and conducting experiments in the laboratory
• Writing manuscripts and preparing presentations
• Training undergraduates and graduate students in the laboratory
  
  

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• A PhD in pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience, molecular biology, cell biology or related biological science is required
• At least 4 years of experience performing ethanol-related behavioral experiments with mice, such as ethanol consumption
• Experience with mouse brain tissue immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy
• At least 3 first-author publications in the field of neuroscience or pharmacology
• 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 staff member at VCU
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, such as quantitative real-time PCR
• Experience with mouse surgery
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices
  
  

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: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Employment Type: PD - Post Doc

Restricted Status: Yes

FTE: 100

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