The Department of Pathology has an immediate Research Associate position available for individual with Ph.D. or M.D., to study the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of myotonic muscular dystrophy (DM).  Areas of research include post-transcriptional gene regulation, RNA biology, muscle/cardiac development and mouse genetics.  The laboratory utilizes molecular techniques, cell biology and transgenic mouse models to address various aspects of DM.  A background in rodent genetics, and/or experience in molecular and cell biology with an interest in human disease are essential.  Experience in small animal techniques such as embryo harvests, EMG/ECG, in-situ hybridization and histology would be an asset.  

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years1 and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

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.

Please submit curriculum vitae, research interests and contact information of three references with your application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Doctoral degree
Experience: None
Licensure: None

TO APPLY:

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “R0055419\"

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Complete an application online and attach:

·        CV/Resume

·        Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position

Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box.

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

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu

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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