The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia - School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding post-doctoral research associate. This is a training position in the lab of Dr. Mariano Garcia-Blanco.

The work of the Garcia-Blanco lab impacts directly on two critical problems in human health: acute viral infections and autoimmune diseases. Under the supervision of Dr. Mariano Garcia-Blanco, the research associate will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of immunology, RNA Biology, microscopy and small animal (mice) techniques. The research associate should have experience and proficiency in PCR amplification, Western blotting and plasmid construction. Additionally, the research associate should have experience in cell culture and small animal handling with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.
  
• Strong background in molecular or cell biology, neuroscience, or virology.
  
• 1-2 years of tissues culture experience, preferably with primary cells.
  

Application:

Review of applications will occur May 12th,2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Selected Post Docs must have their completed PhD by the start date. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal in one-year increments, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Please apply HERE , and search for R0060588. Complete an application online and attach the following:

• Cover letter summarizing your pass experience, research interests, and career goals.
  
• CV/Resume.
  

Attach these documents all into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Put "R0060588" in the search field.

The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and an Education Verification. (FSAKA).

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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

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, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.