What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Science Research Assistant position at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Mission or Goal of Unit :
The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences :
- Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
- Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
- Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
- Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others-locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane..
Chief Purpose of this position : Senior science position to support the Laboratory for Forensic Toxicology Research in meeting research aims dictated by current awards. This position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
Position Responsibilities : This position will be responsible for helping to train and provide technical guidance to students on wet bench and instrumental techniques, overseeing maintenance of analytical instruments, helping maintain the laboratory's quality assurance program, writing manuscripts, and developing and writing new grant proposals.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Position Type : Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent : 100%
Tenure : Ineligible
Rank : Instructor
Months : 12
Department : Department of Forensic Science
Salary :
Contact Information :
Contact Name : Michelle Wilde
Contact Email : jmwilde@vcu.edu
Contact Phone : 8-1674
