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Work type:Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Categories:Research / Scientific
Job Description
A part-time Research Assistant is being sought to support the lab of Dr. Yu at the Children’s National Research and Innovation Center in Washington, DC. The lab is primarily affiliated with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Projects in the lab are integrating comprehensive research tools in chromatin biochemistry, reconstituted systems, deep-sequencing, molecular and cell biology, and cancer biology. Current projects include functional regulation of chromatin modifying enzymes by novel protein-RNA and protein-protein interactions, how disruption of balancing between heterochromatin and euchromatin contributes to early oncogenesis in pediatric brain cancers, and non-histone targets of histone-modifying enzymes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a key part of a diverse and active scientific environment, and managing multiple project duties. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in gene expression and human disease.
Required Qualifications
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate solid detail orientation skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize and analyze experimental data.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior laboratory and research experience
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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