The Beirne-Carter Immunology Center at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Associate to perform sophisticated experimental research in the areas of viral infection, lung injury, recovery and chronic disease development following influenza or SARS-CoV-2. The qualified applicant should have research experience on viral infection; cell biology and quantification of tissue pathology in mice are preferred. Experience in characterization of tissue immune compositions using immunofluorescence and/or flow cytometry is also preferred

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 CIC-related seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project. 

Job responsibilities include:

Full-time research or scholarship at the University

Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career

Supervised by a senior scholar; and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree at the time of hire.

Experience in molecular biology, microscopy, cellular immunology, murine models of disease, and human samples is preferred.

Physical demands: This job involves extensive bench, animal work and use of desktop/laptop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.  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 the UVA job board, and search for R0067093. 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

Three Letters of Reference

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. 

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.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
 

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.

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.