Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month appointment with potential renewal

Medical benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate for Dr. Evan Scott's lab. This position focuses on the development of nanocarriers for immunotherapies.

Candidates should have a PhD in related fields. Experience in nanomedicine is advantageous. The role is fully on-site in Charlottesville, VA, with an annual salary range of $70,000–$85,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date in biomedical engineering or related field.
• Experience in nanomedicine or nanomaterials development is a plus.
• Applicants with analytical chemistry experience in characterizing nanomaterials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthesis and drug loading of nanocarriers.
• Collaborate with students and contribute to publications.
• Synthesize and optimize block copolymers for drug delivery.

Skills

Synthesis of nanocarriers

Drug loading

Characterization of nanomaterials

Analytical chemistry

Nanomedicine

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Associate to work in Dr. Evan Scott's laboratory (NanoSTAR Institute). This position will focus on developing synthesis, drug loading, and characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations. The Scott lab develops immunomodulatory nanomaterials for the rational design of immunotherapies for cancer, allergy, and infectious disease.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthesis, drug loading, and characterization of nanocarriers targeting specific cell populations.
• Interact with graduate students, perform computational and theory-guided mathematical modeling, and contribute to publications.
• Collaborate with pharmaceutical corporations and academic collaborators on a broad range of disease models.
• Synthesize, characterize, and optimize block copolymers and their assembly into diverse polymeric drug delivery vehicles.
• Focus on synthesis and analytical chemistry; not on in vitro or in vivo validation.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field is required by the start date.

Experience with nanomedicine and/or nanomaterials development, cell culture, animal models, and flow cytometry will be a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in characterizing self‑assembled nanomaterials and/or lipids using analytical chemistry methods, and in developing drug delivery platforms for vaccination and/or immunotherapy.

Benefits

• The position is a 12‑month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
• This is an exempt‑level, benefited position with an anticipated salary range of $70,000‑$85,000 commensurate with experience.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

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.