Research Scientist

The Research Scientist is expected to carry out advanced research in primary care and cancer epidemiology/prevention in Dr. Li’s research team in the Department of Family Medicine, and manage the research projects, epidemiologic and clinical data, and biospecimen.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD degree in bioinformatics, or molecular/genomic epidemiology, and have significant and productive research experience in the area of bioinformatics, statistical genetics, biostatistics, or GI cancer epidemiology. Candidates must present evidence of the following:

• A strong record of first authored, peer-reviewed publication in statistical genetics, biostatistics, GI cancer epidemiology, and/or bioinformatics
• Significant expertise and experience in population and clinical research, database design and management, and biospecimen management
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and programming using R, C, SAS, Matlab, etc.

Please apply HERE. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

• CV
• Cover letter
• References

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter at uth9qh.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.