What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral fellow - Department of Pathology position at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Position Responsibilities:
A postdoctoral position is available beginning 8/18/2025 in the laboratory of Dr. Guang-Yu Yang in the Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. The main research focus in Dr. Yang’s laboratory is to elucidate 1) the role of the chaperone and co-chaperone protein system in sustaining oncogenic protein stability and oncogenesis and 2) biology of epoxy lipids and its role in inflammatory disease and carcinogenesis. Dr. Yang is seeking a postdoctoral associate to complete studies on these funded NIH grants to characterize the role of mutant oncogenic protein in hijacking this co-chaperone protein system to sustain their role in driving the development of cancer.
Required Qualifications:
Requirements for this position are a Ph.D. in anatomical pathology, clinical pathology and molecular pathology related field(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of cell biology, pathobiology, pharmacology, and general laboratory skills.
- Manual dexterity and ability to perform sterile technique.
- Experience with cell biology, pathobiology, pharmacology.
- DNA extraction, dilution, and amplification skills and genetic engineering and molecular/protein biology skill.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Sense of responsibility and respect for study participants and data confidentiality.
Benefits:
Full-time employees at VCU have available a variety of benefits options that include group health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible reimbursement accounts, a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity and 457 deferred compensation plans. Detailed information about each benefit can be found at https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/postdoctoral-employee-benefits/
Additional Information:
Position is for one (1) year, with the possibility for renewal pending successful performance review.
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project needs, availability of funds, and performance.
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.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range: $62,232
Position Details:
Department: Pathology
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOMHR
Contact Email: somhr@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone:
Salary : $62,232
