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Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine
Department Summary: The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty, trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology.
Our foundational studies are driving the frontiers of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of what we understand about biology, disease and the human body. From our labs in downtown Richmond to research collaborations around the world, our work is generating new knowledge, influencing the direction of biological science and redefining what is possible in biomedical research.
We are proud to be a community of passionate educators and mentors, deeply committed to empowering the next generation of scientists and leaders. With alumni enjoying successful careers across a broad spectrum of industries, our rigorous training programs offer students a transformative education that drives innovation today and creates lasting impact for tomorrow.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to lead animal model creation at a large (>$500M in research awards) Carnegie R1 research university. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly respected and experienced team with a long history of serving the university’s research community. The Director must possess comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the Core’s operations. This role supports a diverse active user base across VCU—predominantly within the School of Medicine (SOM), but also servicing the School of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, and others, as well as external investigators. The Director ensures the seamless delivery of major core services, including breeding colony management (the facility's largest service line), cryopreservation, rederivation/IVF, and the production of new genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs).
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Scientific & Operational Direction
Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine
Department Summary: The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty, trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology.
Our foundational studies are driving the frontiers of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of what we understand about biology, disease and the human body. From our labs in downtown Richmond to research collaborations around the world, our work is generating new knowledge, influencing the direction of biological science and redefining what is possible in biomedical research.
We are proud to be a community of passionate educators and mentors, deeply committed to empowering the next generation of scientists and leaders. With alumni enjoying successful careers across a broad spectrum of industries, our rigorous training programs offer students a transformative education that drives innovation today and creates lasting impact for tomorrow.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to lead animal model creation at a large (>$500M in research awards) Carnegie R1 research university. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly respected and experienced team with a long history of serving the university’s research community. The Director must possess comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the Core’s operations. This role supports a diverse active user base across VCU—predominantly within the School of Medicine (SOM), but also servicing the School of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, and others, as well as external investigators. The Director ensures the seamless delivery of major core services, including breeding colony management (the facility's largest service line), cryopreservation, rederivation/IVF, and the production of new genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs).
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Scientific & Operational Direction
- Core Oversight: Prioritize and supervise all daily technical functions, project timelines, and operational workflows within the Core; management of three direct reports