Independent Research Scientist, Cellular Stress & Mitochondria

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Yang Lab at the University of Virginia invites applications for a non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor to lead independent and collaborative research on cellular stress-response pathways, including mitochondrial signaling and the integrated stress response (ISR).

The incumbent will perform advanced biochemical, molecular, and cellular studies, contribute to manuscript preparation, and mentor students and staff while supporting laboratory operations and developing new research

Competenze

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, or related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, or related approaches.
• Ability to independently design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments.

Mansioni

• Design and perform advanced research experiments using molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, protein expression and purification, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and cellular functional assays.
• Develop and execute projects focusing on cellular stress-response pathways, including mitochondrial signaling and the ISR.
• Analyze and interpret data; contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and proposals.
• Coordinate and mentor lab members; provide scientific and technical guidance to postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, visiting scholars, and staff.
• Train and mentor new lab members in experimental methods and data analysis.
• Assist with laboratory management, including organization of activities and maintenance of resources.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and contribute to method development and new research directions.
• Establish collaborations with UVA investigators and other institutions.
• Apply for internal and external research funding as PI, co-PI, or co-investigator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Mentoring

Organization

Mitochondrial biology

Cellular stress signaling

Structural biology

Formazione

PhD in biochemistry / molecular biology / cell biology / structural biology / biophysics

Descrizione del lavoro

The Yang Lab at the University of Virginia invites applications for a non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor to lead independent and collaborative research on cellular stress-response pathways, including mitochondrial signaling and the integrated stress response (ISR).

The incumbent will perform advanced biochemical, molecular, and cellular studies, contribute to manuscript preparation, and mentor students and staff while supporting laboratory operations and developing new research