Postdoc Research Associate

The Myles H. Thaler Center for AIDS and Human Retrovirus Research within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on projects investigating post-transcriptional gene regulation in mammalian cells and viruses.

Under the supervision of Drs. Marie- Louise Hammarskjold and David Rekosh, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology. A large component of the project will involve analyzing RNASeq data using various pipelines on the UVA high performance computer.

Preferred skills include

• bioinformatic experience analyzing RNASeq data.
• Proficiency in a computing language, such as Python
• experience in molecular biology, including but not limited to lentivirus transduction of mammalian cells
• experience with flow cytometry
• experience in cell culture and sterile microbiology techniques
• accuracy and attention to details
• work concurrently on several projects and meet deadlines
• demonstrated initiative in decision-making and problem solving
• computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint),
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• self-motivation and eager to acquire new skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to mentor junior members of the laboratory
• Willingness to apply for independent funding

TO APPLY:

Application Instructions

Click Apply and complete an application online. Include the following documents:

• CV/resume
• Cover letter

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. This position is restricted and contingent upon the continuation of funding. This position will remain open until filled.

For further information about the position, please contact Jon Stafford via email at js8sj@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

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.

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