The Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia (UVA) within the School of Medicine (SOM) seeks applications for a Research Scientist. We are seeking applicants whose research focuses on lipedema clinical trials and working directly with the Principal Investigator in an independent study of quality of life in lipedema in the United States. The research scientist will be involved in research studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biorepository science.  

Ongoing research will include studies which continually collect MRI and related in vivo data and coordinated biological samples in well-characterized patients with lymphatic disease. Research funding is provided by the NIH, and non-profit foundations. The Research Scientist will specifically recruit and screen participants from UVA clinics and nationally with and without lipedema, schedule research visits in coordination with the study team and Core facilities, manage databases, and perform the regulatory and ethics requirements of such studies. They will design data collection sheets, export results for statistical analysis, analyze demographic data for progress reporting, and assist with publication of results meriting co-authorship. Research work will be conducted with independent judgement, while reporting outcomes to the PI regularly. Conducting data analysis and assisting other lab members in their analyses of imaging, biorepository, or qualitative research data is expected.

In addition, the Research Scientist will assist the PI in identifying and preparing new grant proposals to expand research avenues. These new avenues may include MRI technology development, new clinical applications, or new research tools like qualitative surveys or devices. They will seek new research initiatives for the lab, and conduct their own independent research towards publication. They will contribute to new grant applications that expand research potential for the lab.

As such, the Research Scientist will be a skilled communicator who can carry out complex initiatives to assist the PI, coordinate between team members, funding agencies and collaborating labs. They will be an experienced scientist able to produce data for grant applications and progress reports, and publish scientifically rigorous articles to impact the growth of the research field of lymphatic diseases.

Expectations associated with this position include:

Developing an independent and well-funded research program;  Generating innovative and meaningful scientific data to present at academic conferences and publish in high impact journals;Building relationships and working collaboratively with other researchers and clinician scientists within the Department and Institution as well as other organizations;Establishing a national and international reputation;Inspiring a culture of respect and pursuing inclusivity in research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or Masters of Science Degree in Global Public Health and PolicyAt least 5 years’ experience in clinical trialsExperience as a Principal Investigator and Gant WritingThe selected candidate should have excellent written and spoken English skills.

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 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2024.  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 R0065242. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV or ResumeCover letterContact information for three professional references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. James R. Stone, Professor and Vice-Chair of Research, at jrs7r@virginia.edu. Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist, xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

The UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging has nine divisions, 60 full-time clinical faculty, 14 research faculty, 47 residents and 23 fellows/instructors working in a Level 1 Trauma Center with busy transplant and cardiovascular services and strong representation in all medical and surgical specialties. The department strives to offer faculty members a positive, supportive and genuinely non-competitive professional community with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies as well as a dedicated marketing team. Our faculty are highly productive clinically and academically as well as very well respected, dynamic, educators.  Many are leaders and innovators in their fields. The Department and its faculty and staff are committed to growing the diversity of all of its team members, imbuing a culture of respect and inclusivity, and supporting efforts to improve work-life balance. 

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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.