Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Papin. This position will involve computational modeling of microbial metabolism and the use of microbial experimental methods. 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. This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. For questions about the position, please contact Jason Papin at [email protected]. For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, [email protected]. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microbial cultures
- Experience coding in Python, R for mathematical models
Responsibilities
- Full-time research at the University, performing experimental and computational analyses
- Writing research results for publication and grant applications
- Writing reports for granting agencies
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
