Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Microbiology

University of Virginia

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cliffe lab in the UVA School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the mechanisms of Herpes Simplex Virus latent infection in neurons. Specifically, the candidate will investigate the epigenetic regulation of HSV latency and reactivation. Multiple projects are available, based on strong preliminary data, and are funded by NIH grants. The projects will inform on how the virus establishes latent infection with the capacity to undergo reactivation, in addition to using the virus to inform on epigenetic processes in neurons. 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. 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.

Requirements

PhD with experience in relevant areas of biology
First-author publication(s)
Ability to work well in a highly interactive, creative, and collaborative environment
Doctoral degree
Resume
Cover letter summarizing past experience, research interests and career goals
Contact information for at least three letters of recommendation

Nice To Haves

Strong background in virology or molecular biology
Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Investigate the epigenetic regulation of HSV latency and reactivation.
Conduct research on the mechanisms of Herpes Simplex Virus latent infection in neurons.
Publish the results of research or scholarship during the training period.