What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Fellow - Dept. of Human and Molecular Genetics position at vcu?
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 Post-Doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Suyun Huang in the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics and the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), School of Medicine. The ongoing studies in the laboratory focus on molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression, especially on epigenetics regulation of cancer. Please refer to our recent publications for more information (Cancer Cell 2020, 2017, 2011; Nature Communications 2021, 2015; Nature Cell Biology 2016; The Journal of Clinical Investigation 2014; EMBO J. 2016, & Cancer Research 2020, 2019).
Required Qualifications:
Dr. Huang’s laboratory is seeking talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate should have a PhD or MD degree with a strong background in molecular biology, molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and/or cancer biology. The candidates must also have strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in English. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in protein modification, transcriptional control, epigenetics and animal models would be an advantage.
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.
ORP Eligible: Yes
VCU 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!
