"Postdoctoral Fellow | Pathology | SOM"

Job Details

Advertising Summary: We are looking for a skilled and energetic person with experience in cytogenetics/genetics. Dr. Jackson-Cook’s research team has identified acquired genetic, telomeric, and epigenetic changes associated with aging, stress following childhood adversity, treatments for breast cancer, and mosaic Down syndrome. The talented individual who fills this position will contribute to ongoing longitudinal research designed to provide a lifespan assessment of the contribution of genetic and environmental/exposure factors on biomarkers with age. The research goals include: (1) developing new biomarkers and/or algorithms to gauge health risks; and (2) identifying potential interventions to alleviate age-related health conditions. The person filling this position will also have an opportunity to learn about diagnostic cytogenetic testing.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pathology

Chief Purpose of this position: To provide high quality analyses of the chromosomal/genetic complement of specimens studied, including assessments of micronuclei frequency and contents, telomere length, aneuploidy assessment, structural chromosomal rearrangements, and DNA markers. This will be achieved by attaining the following skills:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use of optimal sterile techniques for tissue culture, maintenance of conditions for in vitro cell division, and a thorough examination of the number and structure of chromosomes in all cells scored.
• Analysis of chromatin using molecular cytogenetic techniques, including FISH technology
• Isolation of DNA and analysis of DNA marker patterns
• Compilation and communication of study results

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD degree in Human Genetics, Genetics, or a life science program.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a post-doc at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cytogenetics preferred

Salary Range: Commensurate with NIH

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: Yes

Contact Name: Tori Barham Contact Email: LaToria.Barham@vcuhealth.org