- Company: Vumc
- Location: Nashville, TN
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- Nashville, TN
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Vumc at a glance
mc.vanderbilt.edu- Founded 1874
SEC filings mentioning "Vumc": 50 — search EDGAR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a nonprofit health system in Nashville with hospitals and clinics across Middle Tennessee, academically affiliated with Vanderbilt University. As of 2023 it reported over 3 million patient visits yearly, about 40,000 staff, and 1,741 licensed beds. The organization traces its roots to 1874. More: Wikipedia.
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Vumc is hiring a Senior Basic Scientist - Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology for a full-time role based in Nashville, TN. This Senior Basic Scientist - Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology opportunity invites an experienced researcher to contribute meaningfully to laboratory science within the Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology.
About This Position
The Senior Basic Scientist - Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology role at Vumc in Nashville, TN focuses on independent investigation that advances knowledge at the intersection of genetics and pharmacology. As a full-time member of the Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology, the successful candidate will pursue inquiry-driven projects, generate and interpret data, and help translate basic findings into deeper scientific understanding. The position is on-site in Nashville and emphasizes rigorous experimental work, clear communication of results, and close partnership with colleagues across related scientific areas.
Core Duties
- Design, lead, and carry out well-controlled experiments exploring genetic mechanisms and pharmacological responses
- Collect, organize, and statistically evaluate experimental results using established laboratory and computational approaches
- Draft manuscripts, progress reports, and scientific presentations that communicate discoveries from the Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology
- Partner with fellow researchers, clinicians, and technical staff inside Vumc to strengthen multi-disciplinary projects
- Guide junior scientists, research staff, and trainees in proper laboratory methods and experimental best practices
- Uphold detailed research documentation and adhere to all institutional laboratory safety and compliance requirements
- Assist with conceptualizing and refining research aims for future investigations and funding efforts
What You Bring
- Doctoral-level training (PhD or equivalent) in genetics, pharmacology, molecular biology, or a closely aligned scientific discipline
- Substantial postdoctoral or independent research experience qualifying as a senior basic scientist
- Proven skill in experimental planning, molecular or genetic techniques, and critical analysis of complex datasets
- A record of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate contributions to genetic or pharmacological science
- Clear written and spoken communication abilities suitable for scientific audiences
- Capacity for self-directed work combined with effective collaboration inside a team setting at Vumc in Nashville, TN
- Familiarity with common laboratory instrumentation, data-analysis software, and research documentation standards
About Vumc
Vumc is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.
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The role is on-site in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee—a landlocked Southeastern state bordered by Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. See Tennessee.
Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. Accor
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Tennessee: 8.1% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Davidson County: $75,664 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Shelby Street Bridge, listed 1986 (200m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 69°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 87°F, winters around 29°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (18.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,578/mo (1BR) · $1,730/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 128m (420 ft)
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Be ready to discuss genetic medicine and clinical pharmacology methods, prior study design, and how your work would fit VUMC’s research mission. Recent institutional themes include long-running specialty care (e.g., Bill Wilkerson Center), student/research prizes, and international clinical studies—useful context, not interview scripts.
Strong fit for scientists who want hospital-system scale research in Nashville, not remote work, and who value academic affiliation with Vanderbilt alongside a large nonprofit health system.
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- Role Senior Basic Scientist – Division of Genetic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology
- Employer Vumc
- Location Nashville, TN
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 13, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-12
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (386 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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