The Department of Urology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist or Senior Scientist to join the lab of Dr. Allison May. The candidate will be involved in the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects focusing on kidney cancer and tumor cell/immune cell interactions in kidney tumors. The successful candidate will contribute to developing research grant proposals and may pursue independent research funding that complements ongoing lab research. Successful candidates must have strong laboratory experience and effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced by a solid track record of scientific manuscripts and presentations.

Essential Duties:

Participate in designing and planning experiments, including identifying and ordering necessary reagentsConduct basic and complex laboratory experiments and advanced molecular techniquesCollect, analyze, and interpret research dataPlan next experiments based on results of prior experimentsOrganize results for regular updates on research progressAssist in preparing research papers and manuscriptsAssist in preparing proposals for new fundingManage laboratory activities and coordinate work assignmentsAssist in training of lab members in laboratory techniquesAssist in management of lab projectsOversee laboratory equipment maintenanceAssist in ordering of lab equipment/consumables/reagents Perform additional assigned duties as needed

Minimum Requirements: 

Research Scientist:  Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

Senior Scientist: Requires a doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in a relevant biological/health science field is preferred. Preference given to applicants with post-doctoral research experience.

The position is located in Charlottesville, VA and will remain open until filled.  

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. For more information on the benefits available at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0065049. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their “Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

Cover LetterCV/Resume

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 also required for this position prior to employment.   

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter at fak3ph@virginia.edu.  

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

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. 

  

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