Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ophthalmology

Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Department of Ophthalmology. The position entails extensive research in advanced vision science with opportunities for mentorship and academic development, focusing on a range of molecular biology techniques.

Benefits

Benefits according to NIH guidelines

Possibility of visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Strong communicator who works well in a team setting.
• Significant cell and molecular biology experience required.
• Basic science knowledge in listed techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments using advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Contribute to experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Assist with manuscript and grant writing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D.)

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Center for Advanced Vision Science, under the supervision of Dr. Gelfand.

The candidate must be a strong communicator who works well in a team setting. A solid command of both written and spoken English is essential. The ideal candidate will bring significant cell and molecular biology experience, along with basic science knowledge using advanced techniques in one or more of the following areas:

• Ophthalmology/vision science
  
• Biochemistry
  
• Protein isolation and characterization
  
• Immunoblotting
  
• Confocal microscopy
  
• RNA isolation and characterization
  
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
  
• In vivo imaging
  
• Cell culture and transfection
  
• Statistical analysis
  

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Perform laboratory experiments using advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques
  
• Contribute to experimental design and statistical analysis
  
• Assist with manuscript and grant writing, and respond to reviewer feedback
  
• Deliver oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings
  
• Participate in lab meetings, presentations, and collaborative discussions
  
• Mentor junior team members when applicable
  

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one or more of the listed techniques
  
• Prior experience in vision science or ophthalmology-related research
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Experience with scientific writing and presentations
  

This position is offered as a 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. This role is designed as a training opportunity in preparation for a full-time academic or research career. Postdoctoral Research Associates work under the supervision of a senior scholar, focusing on full-time research or scholarship, with the freedom to publish their findings.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

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

Compensation:

Determined based on educational background and experience, in accordance with NIH guidelines.

Physical Demands :

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0073719.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  
• Contact information for 3 references.
  

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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic 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.