Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department : School of Life Sciences and Sustainability

Position Summary/Overview:

The Ehrlich Lab in the Department of Developmental, Cellular and Molecular Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in cell signaling, trafficking, cell culture and fluorescence microscopy to join our research team. Our lab investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric and substance use disorders, using mammalian cell and neuronal culture models combined with quantitative imaging and biochemical approaches to study how drugs of abuse affect cell biology and neuronal function. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to lead independent research projects, contribute to high-impact publications, and gain mentorship in a collaborative, well-resourced environment. To apply, please submit a curriculum-vitae (CV), cover letter, and name and contact information for three references through VCU Jobs. This is a one year position, renewable for up to three years contingent on performance and funding.

The Ehrlich lab has just been established and offers the candidate an environment to learn how to set up a research lab as well as a prominent role in mentoring junior trainees. The successful candidate is expected to obtain fellowship funding within the first 2 years. The lab has recently been awarded National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) funding to follow-up our exciting findings. ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38678559/) that discovered the analgesic morphine activated mu opioid receptor localizes and traffics to the neuronal primary cilium. This foundational work is opening the door to an entirely new area of opioid research which may have far-reaching impact on areas including addiction and pain. Our work is funded by NIDA and combines mammalian cell culture, neuronal/neuroscience-relevant model systems, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, and biochemical approaches to dissect the cellular pathways underlying opioid action at the molecular level. VCU is a top-tier research university located in Richmond, Virginia, with strong core facilities in genomics, microscopy, and flow cytometry, and a vibrant, collaborative biomedical research community.

NOTE: The successful candidate understands that this is a restricted position and ongoing employment depends on continued funding.

Position Responsibilities:

• General lab operation and maintenance in a mammalian cell biology lab.
  
  
• Design and execution of independent experiments within the lab's broader research program including generating primary neuronal cultures from rodents.
  
  

Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department : School of Life Sciences and Sustainability

Position Summary/Overview:

The Ehrlich Lab in the Department of Developmental, Cellular and Molecular Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in cell signaling, trafficking, cell culture and fluorescence microscopy to join our research team. Our lab investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric and substance use disorders, using mammalian cell and neuronal culture models combined with quantitative imaging and biochemical approaches to study how drugs of abuse affect cell biology and neuronal function. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to lead independent research projects, contribute to high-impact publications, and gain mentorship in a collaborative, well-resourced environment. To apply, please submit a curriculum-vitae (CV), cover letter, and name and contact information for three references through VCU Jobs. This is a one year position, renewable for up to three years contingent on performance and funding.

The Ehrlich lab has just been established and offers the candidate an environment to learn how to set up a research lab as well as a prominent role in mentoring junior trainees. The successful candidate is expected to obtain fellowship funding within the first 2 years. The lab has recently been awarded National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) funding to follow-up our exciting findings. ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38678559/) that discovered the analgesic morphine activated mu opioid receptor localizes and traffics to the neuronal primary cilium. This foundational work is opening the door to an entirely new area of opioid research which may have far-reaching impact on areas including addiction and pain. Our work is funded by NIDA and combines mammalian cell culture, neuronal/neuroscience-relevant model systems, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, and biochemical approaches to dissect the cellular pathways underlying opioid action at the molecular level. VCU is a top-tier research university located in Richmond, Virginia, with strong core facilities in genomics, microscopy, and flow cytometry, and a vibrant, collaborative biomedical research community.

NOTE: The successful candidate understands that this is a restricted position and ongoing employment depends on continued funding.

Position Responsibilities:

• General lab operation and maintenance in a mammalian cell biology lab.
  
  
• Design and execution of independent experiments within the lab's broader research program including generating primary neuronal cultures from rodents.