Research Scientist, Nephrology
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 25, 2024 | |
The Department of Medicine's Division of Nephrology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist to work in the lab of Rahul Sharma, PhD. Dr. Sharma has a mature research laboratory. This position will independently lead in the performance of daily laboratory techniques, documentation of data, provide hands-on training for pre- and post-doctoral trainees, and contribute to scholarly publication. Successful candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced by a solid track record of scientific manuscripts and presentations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in immune-mediated mechanisms in diseases related to kidneys and pancreas. In particular, the candidate should have expertise in performing long-term survival surgeries for kidney injury and fibrosis, pancreatic islet transplantation, generation of tissue organoids, and single-cell transcriptomics analyses. Knowledge of spatial transcriptomic data analysis will be an added advantage. Minimum Qualifications: 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 R0065535. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
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. For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Academic 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. |