Research Scientist, Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist to conduct experiments outlined in the research program of Dr. Jianjie Ma. The Ma Lab has extensive experience in cell and molecular physiology, aging biology, and regenerative medicine research. We are looking for motivated candidates who can be a team-player in translating the basic laboratory findings into translational applications.

Duties:

• Conduct independent research under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Department of Surgery;
• Serve as collaborator, and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;
• Develop and test hypotheses;
• Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;
• Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;
• Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;
• Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0068193. 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.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.