Research Associate, The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center

The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Associate (post-doctoral research fellow), MD or PhD, to work and study in an NIH-funded laboratory directed by Dr.

Brant Isakson. The laboratory has long-standing interests in intercellular communication within the vasculature, from the molecular up to whole animal level, including translational endeavors. The lab uses a vast array of techniques and specialized mouse lines. Current studies focused on the cell biology of pannexin channels are especially interesting and an area of active research we would like to recruit to.

The incumbent will participate in a multiplicity of relevant lab projects and in writing study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications and is expected to develop research programs as time permits. The incumbent will also be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings and CVRC-related seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project.

Job responsibilities include:

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University

• Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career

• Supervised by a senior scholar; and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Doctoral degree at the time of hire.

Experience: Experience in an array cell biology techniques, murine models of disease, and knowledge on large pore channels is preferred.

Physical demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This position will sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position will remain open until filled.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Three Letters of Reference

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

To Apply: Please apply through the UVA job board , and search for R0061341. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiting Specialist, at jf2sw@virginia.edu.

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