Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civelek Lab Genome Sciences

The Systems Genetics laboratory of Dr. Mete Civelek located at the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Virginia is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on dissecting molecular pathways of atherosclerosis in diabetic individuals. The work will be done using samples and data from human tissues. Current lab members are trained in various disciplines; therefore, we are primarily looking for enthusiastic team members with strong interest in human genetics and cardiometabolic disorders, and not specific skill sets. This position and work is funded by a recent U01 grant from the NIDDK.

To learn more about the position and the research please contact, Dr. Mete Civelek at Mc2wq@virginia.edu

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in our research and laboratory environment.
  
• Willingness to learn new computational approaches.
  
• Ability to design and lead projects independently.
  
• Eagerness to apply for postdoctoral grants.
  
• Proactive in leveraging career development opportunities.
  
• Interest in working with junior lab members and undergraduates.
  
• Ability to mentor and inspire less experienced team members.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  
• Capable of effectively presenting research findings.
  

Start date: December 1, 2024 or upon mutual agreement.

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 sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

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 R0065278.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  
• 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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