Research Scientist Molecular Stress & Structural Biology

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yang Laboratory at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks 1–2 motivated Research Scientists (Sr. Postdoctoral Researchers) to join a growing team in Charlottesville.

You will lead independent projects on cellular stress signaling and use structural biology, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches. Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presenting at conferences, pursuing fellowships, mentoring students and staff, and contributing

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral degree or equivalent, preferably in Structural biology, Chemical biology, Biochemistry, or Cell biology.
• 3–5 years of experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work independently and lead small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct innovative research projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of cellular stress response signaling using structural biology, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and develop new experimental strategies.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at departmental seminars, national, and international scientific conferences.
• Develop independent research ideas and pursue fellowship and grant opportunities with mentorship from the Principal Investigator.
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and research staff as appropriate, and foster a collaborative laboratory environment.
• Contribute to laboratory operations, including maintaining research resources, ensuring compliance with laboratory safety policies, and participating in regular group meetings.

Skills

Independent research

Lab leadership

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Structural biology/Chemical biology/Biochemistry/Cell biology

Tools

Cryo-EM

Protein biochemistry

Biophysics

Job description

The Yang Laboratory at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks 1–2 motivated Research Scientists (Sr. Postdoctoral Researchers) to join a growing team in Charlottesville.

You will lead independent projects on cellular stress signaling and use structural biology, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches. Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presenting at conferences, pursuing fellowships, mentoring students and staff, and contributing