Post Doc Research Associate

Levental Lab is looking a post doc for experimental cellular biophysics. Strong experience with mammalian cell culture, cellular immunology, and membrane biophysics are required. Strongly preferred areas of expertise include molecular biology techniques (cloning, plasmid construction, etc.) and fluorescence microscopy imaging.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
• Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.
• Supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Doctoral degree
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

TO APPLY

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

Complete a candidate profile online; attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.