At the University of Virginia, investigators in The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research (Carter Immunology Center) seek a fundamental understanding of how the immune system works. If they can determine, on the most basic level, how the immune system distinguishes between healthy and harmful cells, this could lead to revolutionary new treatments and cures based on controlling the immune response.
Position Summary
The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center (CIC) at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate to join the CIC. The successful applicant must have demonstrated experience in immunology and/or microbiology. The work will require the incumbent to display significant knowledge concerning mechanisms that occur during host-microbe interactions and/or autoimmunity. Additionally, the position requires experience in molecular and cellular biology, sequencing, transgenic mouse models, and mice models of autoimmunity.
For more information, please visit: https://www.immunology.virginia.edu/
Responsibilities
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
Eligibility for NIH postdoctoral fellowship funding is helpful but not mandatory. The incumbent will participate in a multiplicity of relevant lab projects and write study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications. As time permits, the incumbent will be expected to develop research programs. The incumbent will also be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings and CIC-related seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows, and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project.
Note: Research Associate positions are for candidates who have obtained their PhD within the past 3 years. Candidates who have received or will receive their terminal degree between 2022 and 2025 are eligible to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
.Education: Doctoral degree
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.
Position Type & Work Location
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
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Application Timeline
Application review will begin after .
Additional Requirements
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 R0076080. Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
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.
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Reference Check Process
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact
For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
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