Research Associate, Sonkusare Laboratory, The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research (UVA)
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United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
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Sep 25, 2024 | |
The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) is currently seeking a Research Associate to investigate the calcium signaling mechanisms and ion channels in systemic and pulmonary vasculature within the Sonkusare Laboratory. The Sonkusare Laboratory employs state-of-the-art calcium imaging, superresolution imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, pressure myography, radiotelemetric blood pressure measurements, and cell-specific knockout mouse models. The overarching goal of the laboratory is to discover novel strategies for rescuing vascular dysfunction in cardiovascular disorders. For further details on research in the Sonkusare lab, please visit: https://www.cvrc.virginia.edu/Sonkusare/index.html. 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: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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 is renewed on a yearly basis and is contingent upon available funding. The position will remain open until filled. This position will sponsor applicants for work visas. This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. To Apply: Process for External Applicants: Please visit UVA job board at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for "R0041561". 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 , please reference R0041561. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. |