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    Research Scientist, Department of Public Health Sciences - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

    University of Virginia
    University of Virginia Charlottesville, United States

    1 week ago

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    The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applications for Research Scientist position.

    The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Matthew Gurka, new Chair of PHS, as well as other investigators and project staff in the PHS department.

    Research experiences will span a number of initiatives across different areas of research, with a specific emphasis on maternal and child health research.

    The candidate will be expected to manage a research program spanning multiple disciplines and departments.

    The candidate will serve an essential role in various types of research, such as lifestyle interventions, disparities research, community-based participatory research, implementation science, and general interdisciplinary team science.


    Minimum Requirements:

    • Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Doctorate in public health, clinical research, behavioral sciences, health sciences, psychology, sociology or related field.
    • Strong interest and experience in community-based research and working with at-risk and diverse communities.
    • Data management skills (e.g., REDCap).
    • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
    • Creative, independent, and highly motivated, with the ability to interact professionally in both research and community environments.
    • Ability to lead small groups and work independently without supervision.
    • Experience working on federally or industry-funded research trials.
    • Interest in translational science and working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
    • Experience with IRB protocols, data use agreements (DUAs), and other research administrative tasks.
    • Data analysis experience (quantitative and/or qualitative)
    For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Gurka at

    This position will require periodic in-state travel.

    This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

    rate with education and experience.

    This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit

    This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    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 Careers at UVA , and search for R

    Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

    Complete an application online with the following documents:

    • CV
    • 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.

    For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at

    For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and


    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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