Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cliffe Lab

The Cliffe lab in the UVA School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Cliffe lab ( https://mic.med.virginia.edu/cliffe/ ) is part of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology. Our laboratory is focused on the mechanisms and consequences of long-term Herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the nervous system, using multiple novel model systems. As part of a multi-PI grant, we are investigating the long-term impact of HSV infection on neuronal biology and the contribution to neurodegenerative disease. The project involves aspects of virology, neuronal cell biology, and neuroimmunology and is based on strong preliminary data. The successful applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary team assembled to use a novel model of HSV-associated neurodegeneration disease, with the ability to gain experience in in vivo and in vitro models of HSV infection, along with cutting-edge single-cell approaches. The project can be broadened to investigate the consequence of HSV infection on neuronal biology using existing experimental models available in the Cliffe lab. The position would be ideal for anyone with an interest in infections of the nervous system and/or neurodegenerative disease. The ideal candidates will have a PhD with experience in relevant areas of biology, first-author publication(s), and the ability to work well in a highly interactive, creative, and collaborative environment.

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.

Duties Include:

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
  
• 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.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree.
  
• Strong background in neuroscience, immunology or virology.
  
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  

Application:

Review of applications will occur June 1st,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 R0061248. 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 "R0061248" 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.