Research Scientist, The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beirne Carter Center for Immunology Research (CIC) at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist to join the Ewald Lab at the CIC. The successful applicant must have demonstrated experience in innate immunology, microbiology and/or biochemistry. The work will require the incumbent to display significant knowledge concerning mechanisms of host-parasite/pathogen interactions and innate immunity. Additionally, the position requires experience in molecular and cellular biology, genetic manipulation of host cells and/or pathogens (ideally Toxoplasma or related protozoa), protein biochemistry, animal models of infection, and working with omics datasets. For more information, please visit: https://www.immunology.virginia.edu/

Requirements

Doctoral degree required
MINIMUM of 3 years postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated experience in innate immunology, microbiology and/or biochemistry
Significant knowledge concerning mechanisms of host-parasite/pathogen interactions and innate immunity
Experience in molecular and cellular biology
Experience in genetic manipulation of host cells and/or pathogens (ideally Toxoplasma or related protozoa)
Experience in protein biochemistry
Experience in animal models of infection
Experience working with omics datasets

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for NIH postdoctoral fellowship funding
High competency in murine infection and monitoring
Molecular biology techniques
Working with omics data sets
Parasite or microbe culture infection
Genetic manipulation of host an/or microbial cells
Bacterial cultures
Protein analysis (western blot, ELISA etc.)
Imaging techniques
Strong time management skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving and analytical independence

Responsibilities

Full-time research and/or scholarship at the University
Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career
Supervised by a senior scholar; and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship
Strong time management and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Assist with maintenance and upkeep of laboratory, as applicable
Participate in a range of relevant lab projects and write study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications
Develop research programs
Attend and participate in laboratory meetings and CIC-related seminars
Work with graduate students, technicians, fellows, and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project