Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Public Health Genomics

The Center for Public Health Genomics at at the University of Virginia is seeking for two Postdoctoral Research Associates.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive suite of resources and opportunities designed to enhance your professional expertise and training in bioinformatics and multi-omics, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and metabolomics. Our program includes hands-on experience with animal models and high-throughput screening, supplemented by training in human genetics and computational biology through interactions with our experienced lab members and participation in workshops and courses available on campus. We foster a stimulating environment that encourages the freedom to pursue innovative research directions. Additionally, there are regular opportunities for engaging with other esteemed scientists at the University of Virginia during the Center for Public Health Genomics meetings. We are committed to providing supportive mentorship tailored to multifaceted career development, helping each individual achieve their unique career goals.

The successful candidate will have the opportunities to be trained with both wet and dry lab skills. We use molecular biology, cell biology, epigenomics, animal models, human samples and bioinformatics to understand how certain epigenetic programs contribute to cancer development and progression. We are primarily looking for an enthusiastic team member with interest in cancer biology, epigenomics, transcriptional regulation and drug development. This position and work are funded by two R01 grants and one R21 from NIGMS and NCI to study the biological functions and therapeutic potential of epigenetics in human cancer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in molecular/cellular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, or closely related biological sciences.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in next-generation sequencing technologies and/or animal models is a strong plus, but not required.
  
• Excellent communication skills with people with different background such as computational science is highly valued.
  
• Enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a strong interest in our research and laboratory environment.
  
• Willingness to learn new computational approaches and design projects independently.
  
• Eagerness to apply for postdoctoral grants and to take advantage of other career development opportunities.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0063525.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0063525.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests
  
• CV
  
• Reprints of up to three representative papers
  
• Contact information for 3 references.
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

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