Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine At VCU, we take pride in our deep commitment to our postdoctoral community. In 2026, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) named VCU as one of only 12 recipients of its inaugural Institutional Policy Awards, in recognition of our transformative efforts to elevate quality of life and workplace equity for postdocs. VCU postdocs are Virginia state employees, with benefits mirroring 12-month faculty. We adhere closely to the NPA's guidelines for best practices in postdoc training. We work closely with our local NPA chapter, the VCU Postdoc Association, to make this a welcoming and productive place to complete your training! 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. The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty, trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology. Our foundational studies are driving the frontiers of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of what we understand about biology, disease and the human body. We are proud to be a community of passionate educators and mentors, deeply committed to empowering the next generation of scientists and leaders. With alumni enjoying successful careers across a broad spectrum of industries, our rigorous training programs offer students a transformative education that drives innovation today and creates lasting impact for tomorrow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will develop computational methods and software platforms for biomedical and bioinformatics research. The position will focus on one or both of two complementary areas: (1) development, integration, and benchmarking of scalable bioinformatics pipelines for analysis of large-scale genomic, single-cell, spatial, and multi-omics data; and (2) development of AI-enabled and agentic bioinformatics systems that integrate large language models, computational tools, and biological knowledge to automate and improve complex data-analysis workflows. Depending on the candidate's expertise and interests, the position may emphasize either advanced bioinformatics pipeline/platform development or AI and agentic systems for biomedical data analysis, with opportunities to work across both areas. Candidates may have backgrounds in computer science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related quantitative disciplines. The position provides opportunities to develop new computational methods and software, work with large biomedical datasets, collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams, and disseminate research through publications, presentations, and open-source software.

Ability to conduct independent research and work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment. Strong written and oral communication skills Evidence of research productivity appropriate to career stage 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 Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU.