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:

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology is offering a grant funded postdoctoral fellow to study neurotrauma and epilepsy using neurophysiological approaches, including EEG, whole cell patch clamp, optogenetics, chemogenetics and miniscope techniques. Questions to be addressed include the pathogenesis of electrophysiological dysfunction following mild brain injury and inhibitory subtype dysfunction after repeated mild brain injury that leads to seizures. This work is both clinically relevant and at the forefront of basic research in neurotrauma and posttraumatic epilepsy. Excellent facilities include sophisticated equipment and software packages. The Department provides a rich research environment with many opportunities for collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in either traumatic brain injury research or in electrophysiological techniques
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing and publication
• Should hold a Ph.D., or equivalent
• 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

Please submit a curriculum vitae, one page letter of intent outlining research accomplishments, and the names, address, telephone number and email address of three professional references.

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: 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!

 
Salary Range: $61,008

Position Details:

Department: Anatomy and Neurobiology
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: SOM HR

Contact Email:

Contact Phone: