Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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

Job summary

University of Virginia's Department of Biomedical Engineering seeks a Research Assistant Professor to work in the Janes laboratory focusing on subcellular models of RNA virus infections. The role combines experimental testing with computational approaches to study virus entry, replication, and release in human cells.

The candidate will supervise graduate students, contribute to teaching, and prepare grants while pursuing publications in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Virology with deep understanding of RNA virus infection mechanisms.
• Experience with RNA isolation from viruses and RT-PCR.
• Strong publication record and grant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with graduate students and other researchers.
• Publish results and write grants to secure funding.
• Integrate computational and experimental methods to predict infectivity and antiviral responses.

Skills

RNA virus handling

PCR techniques

Confocal microscopy

FLIM

Education

PhD in Molecular Virology

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

PCR equipment

Job description

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.

Qualifiations

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.

Application Instructions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at (Interfolio Link) and attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin 30 days from the posting date, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires before employment.

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

For questions regarding the application, please contact Kevin Janes, Search Chair, at [e-mail] .