Postdoctoral Research Fellow

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace and learning environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the School of Population Health. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Principal Investigator, Dr. Vanessa Sheppard, on several funded projects focused on cancer and health disparities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on cancer health disparities and develop innovative solutions to address these issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to conceptualize, write, and implement grants related to cancer prevention and control.
• Participate in regular research meetings with mentors and contribute to the development of research projects.
• Present scientific work at conferences and symposia to share findings and engage with the research community.

Required Qualifications:

• A recent doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as applied behavioral sciences, health behavior, health policy, social behavioral health, epidemiology, or public health.
• Strong academic writing skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Critical thinking, communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve research goals.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans and offers a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual.

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

VCU is an ORP Eligible employer.

  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow OpportunityVirginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and execute research experiments, analyze and present data, and contribute to the development of new research projects.Research FocusThe...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow OpportunityVirginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

    Job Title: Postdoctoral FellowVirginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology.Job Summary:We are offering a grant-funded postdoctoral position to study neurotrauma and...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Title: Postdoctoral FellowJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team at the Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will work on a project investigating the regulatory mechanisms of transporters underlying addiction, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, and other brain...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Project Overview:The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a personalized, telehealth intervention for caregivers of Veterans and Military Service Members with traumatic brain injury. The project, Resources for...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in NeurosurgeryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral research fellow to join our team in the Department of Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The successful candidate will work closely with our researchers and clinicians to investigate the etiology, treatments, and outcomes...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellow to join the Aerosol Research Group at Virginia Commonwealth University. This research program focuses on developing innovative aerosol formulations and devices to treat neonatal and pediatric lung diseases with enhanced efficacy. Key...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Job Summary: We are...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in PsychiatryVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a leading academic medical center seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychiatry. This position is part of a multi-site grant focused on mental health and developmental regression in youth and adults with Down syndrome. The successful...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team at Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will contribute to the study of the regulatory mechanisms of transporters underlying addiction, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, and other brain disorders. Key Responsibilities: Conduct in vivo...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, School of MedicineWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the School of Medicine. The successful candidate will work closely with our lab to design and carry out experiments, analyze and present data, and write papers and grants.Key Responsibilities:Design and conduct...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Job Summary:A Postdoctoral...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Research Opportunities at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral GeneticsVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. As a leading institution in psychiatric and behavioral genetics research, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Position Summary:A postdoctoral research position is available in the School of Medicine at the Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Garcia-Bonilla to design and carry out experiments, analyze and present data, and write papers and grants. The position involves gene editing, cell culture, immunohistochemistry,...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Summary:The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on a National Science Foundation-funded project focused on implementing evidence-based teaching practices in mathematics education. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a professional...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Summary:The Department of Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position. The research focuses on understanding cerebrovascular disease processes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and developing device solutions to address clinical treatment gaps. The project involves...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job Summary:A postdoctoral research position is available in the Kaya lab at the Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Kaya to design and carry out experiments, analyze data, and present findings in written form and to meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer BiologyJoin the esteemed Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in a prestigious postdoctoral research fellowship in cancer biology. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in cancer prevention and control, working closely with renowned experts...


  • Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Research Fellow Opportunity in PsychiatryVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position in the Department of Psychiatry. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.Research ProgramThe successful applicant will contribute to a research...