Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Pharmacology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Shengyi Iris Sun. The focus of this lab position is to combine cutting-edge technologies to investigate the regulation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis and associated protein degradation in physiological and disease contexts, with a specific focus on germ cell differentiation. More info about the Sun Laboratory can be found at https://shengyisun.wixsite.com/website.

Applicants must have PhD and/or MD degree(s) by start date and have a demonstrated publication track record. Strong background and expertise in the following areas is preferred: biochemistry, proteomics, TEM imaging, molecular biology, and in vivo mouse models. The qualified individuals are expected to lead their own projects, to collaborate on other projects, and to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Applicants must have PhD and/or MD degree(s) by start date.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should have strong expertise in TEM imaging, biochemistry, proteomics, molecular biology, and in vivo mouse models, supported by a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in these areas.

Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

TO APPLY

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0073588. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information about this position, please contact Antoinette Reid, Business Manager, Department of Pharmacology at adw2n@virginia.edu.

For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/. For more information on the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville.

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