Postdoctoral Research Associate - Eyo Lab

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience. This position involves pioneering research on microglia in development and neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing techniques such as flow cytometry and microscopy. The role offers training for a full-time academic or research career under the mentorship of established scholars.

Benefits

State-of-the-art research facilities

Access to comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Active PhD in related field required by appointment start date.
• Experience with confocal and electron microscopy advantageous.
• Ability to conduct independent research and publish results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on microglia in development and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Utilize advanced imaging and flow cytometry techniques.
• Participate in collaborative research efforts and publish findings.

Skills

Research

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, or related field

Job description

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the lab of Dr. Ukpong Eyo. The successful candidate will perform research in the field of microglia in development and neurodevelopmental disorders. The laboratory aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which microglia are involved in the developing brain and interact with the vasculature. Techniques that will be employed include flow cytometry, confocal and electron microscopy, in vivo two photon imaging, behavioral studies and transcriptomic techniques. The successful candidate will join the Center for Brain Immunology and Glia at the University of Virginia, which provides access to state-of-the-art microscopy and flow cytometry facilities.

The Research Associate position is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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.

• Full-time research 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
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the appointment start date.

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Ukpong Eyo, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, at [e-mail].

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0068483. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiter, at [e-mail].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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.