Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dermatology

About the role

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine invites applications for a federal-funded postdoctoral research associate position. This role will focus on studying Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology in the laboratory of Dr. Lu Le, Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how genetic and microenvironmental factors interplay to regulate tumorigenesis.
• Identify the cell of origin and elucidate the role of tumor microenvironment in cancer development.
• Dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
• Identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying associated with aging.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree

Qualifications

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position.

Benefits

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position before employment.

Physical Demands

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

How to Apply

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0066601. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Contact information for 3 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.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Academic Recruiter at sxv9zv@virginia.edu

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.