Research Associate- UVA Wythe Lab

Overview

The Wythe Lab has an open position for a postdoctoral research associate to manage research projects, train junior scientists, and help maintain a dynamic laboratory environment. We attack biological questions on multiple fronts, using gold standard genetic models such as the mouse and zebrafish, cutting edge imaging techniques (light sheet, micro-CT), genome-wide analyses (both bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seq, as well as ATAC-seq, etc), and classical biochemistry to solve key problems in cardiovascular development and disease.

Current projects are focused on vascular biology in malignant brain cancer (glioma) and vascular anomalies within the brain.

In this exciting role, you are a highly motivated and well-organized individual with excellent skills in problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, writing and scientific communication, and experience in standard molecular and genetic techniques centered on a model organism (mouse, zebrafish, fly, or yeast). Those with limited animal model skills, but solid foundations in biochemistry with cell culture experience are also encouraged to apply.

Bioinformatics knowledge is particularly useful, but not a prerequisite. We are interested in not only the transcriptional regulation of cardiovascular differentiation and development, but in cell signaling pathways as well, and how these intersect to regulate vascular-related diseases within the brain.

You will be working in a high energy and cooperative atmosphere to ensure a fluid working environment, oversee and direct specific research projects and manage individuals where needed. Your efforts will be critical to achieve the group’s goals of understanding the genetic and molecular events that give rise to a functional cardiovascular system. We ll reward your passion, skills and hard work with the opportunity to present your data at national and/or international meetings, as well as local seminars.

Meetings are great opportunities for professional networking and we’ll afford you those options on an annual basis (or more, depending on your securement of additional funding—i.e. training grants). Trainees will be expected to create figures, craft talks and manuscripts, and submit training grant proposals for internal and external funding. We will dedicate time for formal coursework to enhance your knowledge base, and we’ll commit to rigorous mentoring/training on scientific presentation and writing skills, and will rabidly encourage any career path (academic, industry, education) that appeals to you.

This position offers excellent benefits, a competitive salary, and an outstanding research environment.

Education:

Doctoral degree

Experience:

Genetics (as well as cre/lox technology, CRISPR/Cas9, transgenes, etc)

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.

Salary Range:
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Exemption Status:
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Funding Details:
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

Work Arrangement:
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

About UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application Timeline:
Application review will begin after [DATE].

Background Check:
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Visa Sponsorship:
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0080259
. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter is optional but strongly preferred

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants:
Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Reference Check Process:
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Department Contact:
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Josh Wythe.

Recruiter Contact:
For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks.

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