About The Position

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia to study the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms involved in the development and progression of blood cancers (MPN, MDS and AML). The projects will involve a variety of biochemical, cell biology and immunological techniques, and RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and bioinformatic analyses. We are looking for sincere and motivated individuals with scientific curiosity. Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. 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. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

  • PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology or related field
  • Proven track record in research with first author publications in reputed journals

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in working with mouse models
  • Experience in flow cytometry
  • Knowledge in bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data

Responsibilities

  • Work independently and ethically
  • Document all research data appropriately
  • Submit research reports periodically
  • Assist undergraduate and graduate students in the lab
  • Apply for independent research funding where applicable
  • Present research findings in scientific meetings
  • Publish data in qualified journals

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Hospitals

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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