The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist to conduct research in the lab of Dr. Kenneth Brayman. The Brayman Lab is currently focused on polyclonal Immunoglobulin M and Adenosine A2A Receptor (A2AR) agonist therapies as cures for type 1 diabetes and interventions to promote longitudinal islet transplantation outcomes.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Conduct independent research under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Department of Surgery.Serve as collaborator, and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;Develop and test hypotheses;Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals;Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in hand by start date.  A masters degree with significant experience may also be accepted.

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.

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 R0060199. 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

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 position, please contact Erin Haggard at quw7kd@uvahealth.org. Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

For more information on the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville.

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