The Tang Lab at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar for cellular and molecular biologist studying genome instability in cancers. Currently, the Tang lab is interested in the molecular mechanisms of chromosome segregation defects (aneuploidy), chromothripsis, transcription replication conflicts (TRCs), DNA-protein crosslinks and their contribution to genomic instability. Our goal is to understand the molecular mechanism of complex genome rearrangements which is prevalent in cancers and congenital human disorders, potentially leading to the development of novel therapeutics for related human diseases. For more information about the Tang Lab can be found through: https://med.virginia.edu/bmg/research/tang-lab/ 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree, preferably a PhD in Cell biology, Genetics and Genomics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related Biomedical Science discipline by the appointment start date.   

Candidates should also have prior experience with live-cell imaging, genomics, protein expression and purification. Publications on high impact peer review journals (first author) are preferred. 

Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Job Responsibilities:

Full-time research or scholarship at the University.Preparatory for a full-time academic or research careerSupervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarshipAccurately record experimental results and work with PI to determine next stepsPresent data at lab meetings and possibly a conference/meetingIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0077247. Complete an application with the following documents:  

ResumeCover LetterContact information for three professional references

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For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

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