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    Postdoctoral Research Associate - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

    University of Virginia
    University of Virginia Charlottesville, United States

    1 month ago

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    The Department of Pharmacology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, seeks Postdoctoral Research Associates 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 liver physiology and lipid metabolism.

    More info about the Sun Laboratory can be found at


    QUALIFICATIONS
    Applicants must have PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) degree in hand by start date. Preferred applicants will have experience in cell biology, physiology, and/or biochemistry research, and have a demonstrated publication track record.

    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.

    Strong background and expertise in the following areas is preferred:


    • Cell biology
    • Metabolism
    • Cardiovascular biology
    • Mouse models
    • Biochemistry


    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.

    This position will remain open until filled. 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 Workday, and search for R 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
    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.

    Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist,

    For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit For more information on the Charlottesville community please see


    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.

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