Research Assistant Professor — Gene Regulation & Immunity

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Pharmacology seeks an Assistant Professor on the Research Support Track (tenure-ineligible). The successful candidate will develop a research program focusing on regulation of gene expression by insulin and innate immune signaling, and will employ methods such as ChIP, CUT&RUN, or similar approaches to map transcription factor binding sites.

Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD with 5-7 years of relevant research experience, and a demonstrated ability

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD degree(s) with 5-7 years relevant research experience by the start date.
• Experience developing and using relevant experimental approaches and instructing others in their application.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for scientific research and ability to work in team settings; contribute to manuscripts and grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research program in regulation of gene expression by insulin and innate immune signaling pathways.
• Identify direct target genes of transcription factors in these pathways.
• Lead independent projects and develop new experimental systems; collaborate with faculty and trainees.

Skills

Molecular biology

Gene expression analysis

ChIP

CUT&RUN

Education

PhD and/or MD

Tools

ChIP

CUT&RUN

Job description

The University of Virginia's Department of Pharmacology seeks an Assistant Professor on the Research Support Track (tenure-ineligible). The successful candidate will develop a research program focusing on regulation of gene expression by insulin and innate immune signaling, and will employ methods such as ChIP, CUT&RUN, or similar approaches to map transcription factor binding sites.

Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD with 5-7 years of relevant research experience, and a demonstrated ability