Research Associate, Department of Ophthalmology

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 56,008 - 68,455; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville is seeking a candidate for a research position involving experimental design, statistical analysis, and various lab duties. The ideal candidate should hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) earned within the last five years, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in ophthalmology and vascular biology. The projected salary is $62,232, and this is a full-time on-site position with potential for renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree earned within the last five years.
• Strong communicator and teamwork-oriented.
• Solid skills in basic science and experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Draft manuscripts and grants, attend presentations.
• Handle animals and perform various lab techniques.

Skills

Strong communicator

Teamwork oriented

Basic science knowledge

Experience in ophthalmology/vision science

Experience in vascular biology

Animal handling

Genotyping

Tissue harvest

Histology

In vivo imaging

Cell isolation

Cell culture

Cell transfection

FACS

Confocal microscopy

RNA isolation

qRT‑PCR

Protein immunoblotting

scRNA‑seq prep and analyses

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

Perform experimental design, statistical analysis, lab duties, manuscript and grant drafting, and attend oral and poster presentations.

Other duties may include animal handling, genotyping, tissue harvest, histology and in vivo imaging; cell isolation, cell culture, cell transfection, FACS, confocal microscopy; RNA isolation, qRT‑PCR, protein immunoblotting, and scRNA‑seq prep and analyses.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) earned within the previous five years.
• Strong communicator, teamwork oriented.
• Strong basic science knowledge and experience in ophthalmology/vision science and vascular biology.
• Significant experience with animal handling, genotyping, tissue harvest, histology, and in vivo imaging.
• Solid cell biology skills: cell isolation, cell culture, cell transfection, FACS, confocal microscopy.
• Molecular biology experience in RNA isolation, qRT‑PCR, protein immunoblotting, scRNA‑seq prep and analyses.

Physical Demands

Primarily sedentary with extensive use of desktop computers; occasional travel required.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected salary is $62,232, commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt‑level, benefited position.

Work Term and Location

This is a 12‑month appointment with possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.