Research Assistant Professor: Cellular Stress & Mitochondria

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor for Research in the Yang Lab within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics program. The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research on cellular stress-response pathways, with an emphasis on mitochondrial stress signaling and the integrated stress response, supervised by Dr.

Jie Yang. Responsibilities include experimental design, execution, data analysis, manuscript preparation,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and perform advanced research experiments using molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, protein expression and purification, microscopy, and cellular assays.
• Develop and execute projects focused on cellular stress-response pathways, including mitochondrial stress signaling and ISR.
• Analyze data and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and proposals.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and mentor students, postdocs, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Mentoring experience

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, or related field

Job description

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor for Research in the Yang Lab within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics program. The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research on cellular stress-response pathways, with an emphasis on mitochondrial stress signaling and the integrated stress response, supervised by Dr.

Jie Yang. Responsibilities include experimental design, execution, data analysis, manuscript preparation,