Postdoctoral Fellow (Wang Lab)

Posting Details

Job Code/Title PD - Post Doctoral Position Number P00001 Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Wang Lab) Department Human & Molecular Genetics Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range starting at $52,704.00 Campus MCV Campus Position Type Post Doc Hours/Week 40 Normal work days M-F Normal work hours 8a-5p Job Category Research Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? Yes Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position Yes- A pre-employment fingerprint background check will be required. Resource Critical No Description of the Job

A postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Xiang-Yang Wang in the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. The focus of this position will be to study the role of innate pattern recognition receptors and stress proteins/response in inflammation, cancer immunity and immunotherapy.

Required Qualifications

Highly-motivated candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, or a closely related field are appropriate to apply. Applicants should possess strong laboratory, analytical, interpersonal, and independent working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with previous experience with mouse modeling/handling and flow cytometry are highly desirable.

Job Open Date 09/03/2020 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should complete the online application including a brief cover letter indicating their research interests, experience and career goals, CV, and contact information for three references.

Website: http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/expertise/detail.html?ID=1544

Additional Information

Health and Dental Insurance will be provided for the successful candidate.

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Reference Letter - 1
4. Reference Letter - 2
5. Reference Letter - 3

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Resume