The Jiang lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their lab. We are located within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department at the University of Virginia. The candidate will investigate the role of phase-separated condensates formed by key chromatin modulators or signaling molecules in cancer control by a combination of biochemical, molecular, genetic, and genomic approaches. The candidate will be matched with close mentorship, but is expected to be academically independent.

About the Jiang Lab: The broad interest of our laboratory is how gene expression and cell signaling are regulated by biomolecular condensates, how dysregulation of these mechanisms lead to diseases especially cancer. Moreover, we are developing novel strategies and molecules to target the specific condensates to combat disease. We have recently made exciting progresses in this direction, and are actively exploring their therapeutic potentials.

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 years1 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.

Duties:

• 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.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, Development, Genomics, or a related field; one or more papers in top journals in molecular biology.

Experience: None
Licensure: None

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.

To Apply:

Apply Here , and search for R0062272.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R006272.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  

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References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For additional information about the position and application process, please contact Helen Norfleet-Shiflett via email hn6u@virginia.edu .

For questions about the application process, please contact Michelle Johnson , Recruiter.

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