Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

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Position Summary:

A Research Assistant position is available immediately to study structural and functional aspects of a calcium release channel in the context of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Main techniques used in the laboratory are biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and 3D structural determination of proteins by cryo-electron microscopy.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must have at a BS, MSc, or PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, and have prior hands-on experience in a laboratory environment

• Experience in Western Blot, radioligand assays, cell culture, calcium imaging, protein purification, or related techniques

• Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and hand-written means

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to design and perform experiments, and to analyze and interpret the resulting data

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in electron microscopy
• Experience in structural biology
• Experience in computing

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.

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 committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include 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!

ORP Eligible: No

University Job Code: 34051-34053