Research Assistant Professor: RNA Virus-Host Interactions

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

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.