Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Surgery

7 months ago


Richmond, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Position Summary

A postdoctoral position is available in the shock and trauma labs in the Department of Surgery for two years (with possible extension) to study hemorrhagic shock and acute kidney injury. The successful applicant will independently conduct pre-clinical studies of shock to test the effectiveness of new low volume IV resuscitation strategies targeting novel mechanisms of action. Specific duties include surgery, physiological experiments involving capturing of cardiovascular and metabolic data during shock, data analysis, writing and presenting research results, and publication of original manuscripts and grant applications.

Required Education & Experience
PhD in biomedical science Animal research experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Demonstrated experience fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or a commitment to do so

Additional Information

ORP Eligibility : Yes

Vaccination Requirements :Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Restricted Position : This is a restricted position and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

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.

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