Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ray Laboratory

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Ray laboratory at the Child Health Research Center. The position focuses on exploring molecular physiology and cellular mechanisms relevant to pediatric renal diseases.

The successful candidate will develop and execute research projects, assist in grant applications, and maintain laboratory operations. Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree and have prior experience in nephrology research and related models.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal and based in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate awarded within the past five years.
• Experience in developing and executing independent research projects.
• Ability to assist in grant applications and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute research projects independently.
• Characterize new transgenic mouse and rat models.
• Assist in grant application, manuscript preparation, and lab maintenance.

Skills

Experience in nephrology lab

Proficiency with HIV transgenic mouse models

Immunohistochemistry skills

Experience with mouse and rat models

Knowledge of tissue processing

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Job description

The Ray laboratory at the Child Health Research Center, University of Virginia, seeks highly qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The laboratory explores molecular physiology and cellular mechanisms that precipitate pediatric renal diseases, with a focus on understanding the pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome, capillary permeability, and angiogenesis in pediatric kidney diseases.

The selected candidate is expected to develop and execute research projects independently, characterize new transgenic mouse and rat models with a combination of genomic, molecular, physiological, and immunohistochemical approaches. The postdoctoral research associate is also expected to assist in grant application, manuscript preparation, general laboratory maintenance and laboratory personnel training.

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 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctoral degree in related field

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a nephrology lab and expertise in fly, worm, mice and rat models is required. Proficiency with HIV transgenic mouse and rat models, tissue processing, and immunohistochemistry is necessary.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary for this position will be based on the current NIH salary scale and commensurate with the candidate's years of relevant postdoctoral experience.

This is an Exempt-level, benefitted position. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visitpostdoc.virginia.eduandhr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and will remain open until filled.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.