Research Scientist, Department of Surgery
16 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. As a member of our department, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
Responsibilities- Develop and lead research studies related to shock, trauma, and surgical and medical critical care
- Support writing efforts for external funding and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Supervise graduate students, research assistants, and junior researchers in research activities
- Collaborate with faculty and experts across various disciplines to enhance research impact
- Doctorate in Physiology, Pharmacology, or Medicine
- Strong research experience in shock, organ transplantation, critical care, and reperfusion injury
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Grant writing skills and experience
- Proficiency in statistical and graphics software packages
- Experience with large and small animal models of cardiovascular disease
- Knowledge of the microcirculation, perfusion measurements, and mass transfer
- Recipient of federal and non-federal research funding
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. We are committed to providing excellent patient care, education, and research opportunities. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing the field of medicine and improving the quality of healthcare for humanity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, and 12 paid holidays.
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
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