Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual Career Services

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Research Assistant Professor to advance systems bioengineering approaches for cancer and virology. The role focuses on experimental testing and validation of subcellular RNA virus infection models and integrating computational methods to predict host responses.

You will train students, publish, and write grants to secure support for independent activities. A strong publication record is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Virology with deep understanding of RNA virus infection mechanisms.
• Strong publication record and grant-writing experience; ability to lead multi-investigator collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with graduate students, teach and train students, and publish results.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of subcellular RNA virus infection models.
• Integrate computational and experimental methods to predict infectivity and antiviral responses.
• Prepare grant proposals and contribute to securing research funding.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Grant writing

Teaching and mentoring

Data analysis & ML

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Virology

Tools

FLIM

FRET

Confocal microscopy

RNA isolation

RT-PCR

Job description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Assistant Professor to work in the Janes laboratory (Systems bioengineering approaches for cancer and virology). This position will focus on experimental testing and validation of subcellular models of RNA virus infections in humans. The primary goal is to establish virus-host interaction at the level of virus entry, replication and release. The applicant will be expected to integrate computational and experimental methodologies to predict infectivity and anti-viral responses to prevalent RNA viruses.

The applicant will be expected to interact with graduate students, teach and train students, write grants to secure support for independent activities, and publish.

Additionally, the applicant should be familiar with RNA isolation from viruses, mammalian cell lines and human blood/serum, diagnostic PCR, semi-quantitative and quantitative RT-PCR, mRNA splicing assay, cloning, in vitro transcription, in vitro coupled transcription and translation, RNA-immunoprecipitation, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, transfection, nucleofection, transduction using retroviruses, generation of G418 resistant stable cell line. Experience with data analysis and machine learning models will be viewed favorably.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Molecular Virology specializing in the biology of RNA viruses and deep understanding of subcellular RNA virus infection mechanisms in human, virus replication complex assembly, RNA-protein interaction, RNA-FISH, cell biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, cell & tissue culture, advanced optical microscopy like Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM), Föster Resonace Energy Transfer (FRET), confocal laser microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, cellular metabolism, drug response assay.

Additionally, the applicant should be familiar with RNA isolation from viruses, mammalian cell lines and human blood/serum, diagnostic PCR, semi-quantitative and quantitative RT-PCR, mRNA splicing assay, cloning, in vitro transcription, in vitro coupled transcription and translation, RNA-immunoprecipitation, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, transfection, nucleofection, transduction using retroviruses, generation of G418 resistant stable cell line. Experience with data analysis and machine learning models will be viewed favorably.

Experience managing multi-investigator collaborations; strong oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record and grant report experience in relevant fields; the capability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as colleagues from multiple disciplines.

This is a one-year appointment, which may be renewed contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu