Post-Doctoral Scholar - School of Medicine, Neurology

About the role

The objective of this post-doctoral fellow position is to provide scientific assistance in a Movement Disorders clinical research laboratory in the Department of Neurology. This position will support the success of grant applications and manuscript publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals through the design and implementation of clinical research protocols, dataset preparation, and data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operation of the laboratory by serving as a clinical rater for participants enrolled in clinical trials and observational research studies
• Support the Movement Disorders clinical research laboratory by assisting in the design and implementation of clinical research protocols, preparation and management of research datasets, and performance of statistical analyses
• Lead the preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts arising from laboratory projects, including preparation of results, manuscript drafting and revision, coordination with co-authors, and submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to applications for intramural and extramural funding that support the continued growth of the laboratory

Requirements

• Candidates must have a PhD in Neurobiology, Biology, Biochemistry or health-related field; or an MD or MD-equivalent degree.
• Expertise in statistical software programs such as SPSS or SAS.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work professionally and efficiently with students, faculty, and patients / clinical research participants.
• 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.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neurobiology, Biology, Biochemistry or health-related field; or an MD or MD-equivalent degree.

Skills

• Strong scientific writing skills are preferred.
• Prior scientific work will have been presented in scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

Benefits

• All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.

Pay

Salary Range: Commensurate with NIH FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Schedule

Hours per Week: 40