Research Assistant Professor

State of Virginia-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Senior

Charlottesville, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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The Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Virginia seeks a Laboratory Manager and scientist at the Research Assistant Professor level to help lead a translational blood cancer research program under the direction of Owen A. O'Connor, M.D., Ph.D. The candidate will join a highly collaborative research group to hasten the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs, working closely with chemists, molecular biologists, immunologists and clinicians.

Lead a translational blood cancer research program.
Collaborate with chemists, molecular biologists, immunologists, and clinicians.
Develop and apply in vitro techniques including 2D and 3D cell systems.
Conduct molecular biology, gene editing, microscopy, -omics, and animal studies.
Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing in drug development.
Guide laboratory development of methodologies in drug discovery.
Develop research grant proposals and pursue independent research funding.
Communicate effectively through scientific manuscripts and presentations.

PhD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
At least 4 years of post-doctoral research experience.
Experience in drug discovery and development.
Familiarity with translational cancer research.
Skilled in in vitro techniques, molecular biology, and gene editing.

Experience in the development of nanotechnologies applied to cancer research.
Experience in methodologies to study drug candidates in in vivo models.

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