Cellular and Molecular Pathobiology | Pathology | SOM | F77610

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Pathology

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is passionately committed to advancing the frontiers of medicine through excellence in education, innovative research, and exceptional clinical care. Our department plays a vital role in understanding and diagnosing disease through cutting‑edge technologies and interdisciplinary expertise. We aim to uncover the mechanisms of disease, contribute to groundbreaking discoveries, and translate scientific insights into tangible clinical applications.

The Department of Pathology also thrives on collaboration through our strong partnerships with the Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health System, and other research and clinical institutes across the university, positioning us to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real‑world impact.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department invites applicants with a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree who will be expected to develop and maintain a rigorous, extramurally‑funded research program in the Division of Cellular and Molecular Pathobiology with relevance to human disease. Candidates will join a thriving division of six faculty members with active research programs and substantial external funding. Opportunities for collaboration with faculty from other clinical divisions within the Department of Pathology are available.

While research is the primary focus, the candidate will also contribute to the academic mission by participating in classroom teaching at an appropriate level.

Develop and improve educational programs which support learning and enhanced practice. Provide teaching to residents, medical students, and others. Participate in the didactic teaching programs of the department at this institution and attend conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by the Chair.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to Cancer Biology & Therapeutics, Immunology, Inflammation, Metabolism, Proteostasis, Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics/Computational Biology. Candidates focusing on cancer research will find ample opportunities for collaboration with over 1,000 researchers engaged in basic, translational, and clinical cancer research at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Those pursuing other research areas will benefit from collaborations across multiple basic health sciences departments within the VCU School of Medicine.

All candidates will have access to VCU's robust research core facilities, including the Tissue Data Acquisition & Analytics Core (TDAAC), which currently collects biospecimens from cancer patients, supports a patient‑derived xenograft program, and is expanding its biospecimen collection to other diseases. Additional core resources include, but are not limited to, the Genomics/Next‑Generation Sequencing Core, Proteomics Core, Microscopy Core, Flow Cytometry Core, Transgenic Mouse Core, Cancer Mouse Models Core, High‑Performance Research Computing Core, and the Lipidomics & Metabolomics Core.

May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels.

• PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree
• Peer‑reviewed publications demonstrating research productivity
• Proven ability to secure extramural funding
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

• Integration of state-of-the-art technologies (e.g., spatial/single‑cell omics, organoid models) into the research program

All full‑time university staff and faculty are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: Yes

Restricted Position: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months