The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Technician or Lab Specialist to assist with the development and application of imaging technologies and strategies for the early diagnosis and management of neurological sequelae associated with surgery. The successful candidate will be testing novel brain and spinal cord monitoring devices and software algorithms in phantoms and large animal models; assisting with placement of invasive monitors and spinal cord and brain device probes in large animal models; analyzing related monitoring data; and assisting the design of a major clinical stroke study. While some relevant experience is desired, training will be provided. We offer a supportive environment and design projects to meet each lab member's career development goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors, but MD or DO degree preferred
• Training in neuroanatomy, neurology, and stroke neurology
• Demonstrated interests in pursuing a career in neurology or neurology-related medicine or medical science
• High proficiency in written and spoken English language
• Prior publication history
• Experience working with animals and animal tissue in research
• Proficiency with computer programming: Python, R, HTML, C++, Shell, Linux

UVA Anesthesiology provides an environment where expertise and passions thrive, utilizing our extraordinary team of anesthesia physicians, trainees, nurses and staff to advance patient care within UVA Health. With excellence in physician leadership, research, education and innovations, we strive to improve perioperative outcomes, establish unparalleled practices in patient care, and advance the field of anesthesiology globally. Clinical and Basic Science Research are an essential part of the mission in the UVA Department of Anesthesiology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

For additional information about the position, please contact Thomas Floyd, MD at sgh2hc@virginia.edu

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is a Non-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 Workday , and search for R0059840. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

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.

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 questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia, including 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.

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.