The VA Providence Healthcare System is seeking a highly qualified Research Biologist for a Without Compensation (WOC) appointment within the Research and Development Service. The Research Biologist will conduct independent and collaborative biomedical research investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying vascular dysfunction, thrombosis, cancer progression, and other diseases relevant to the health of Veterans.
Note: Please note, there is no pay associated with this position.
The Research Biologist serves as an independent biomedical researcher responsible for planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating complex laboratory-based and translational research studies relevant to Veterans. Independently design, develop, conduct, and analyze research projects investigating biological mechanisms involved in vascular injury, endothelial cell dysfunction, thrombosis, cancer progression, and related pathophysiological processes.
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PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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