Research Associate

About the role

The Spencer lab in the UVA School of Medicine is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates. The Spencer laboratory is focused on molecular mechanisms of Type VII secretion in Group B Streptococcus and the impact of effector secretion on the microbiota as well as host barriers and immune responses. These projects involve aspects of bacteriology, immunology, molecular biology, and biochemistry and are based on strong preliminary data.

Responsibilities

• Part of a multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate the consequence of the GBS T7SS on bacteremia/meningitis as well as on colonization of the female genital tract and neonatal gastrointestinal tract using cellular and animal models of colonization and disease.
• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
• 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 laboratory duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree.
• Strong background in bacterial pathogenesis, host barriers, immunology, or cellular or molecular biology.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to mentor junior members of the laboratory.
• Willingness to apply for independent funding.

Qualifications

• First-author publication(s).
• Experience or willingness to utilize cell culture and animal models of infection and colonization.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to health insurance.

Pay

$47,500.00 - $89,300.00 Annual

Schedule

Full-time

Application

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0085083 Research Associate (Open). Complete an application with the following documents: CV (required), Cover letter (required), Academic transcripts (optional), Names of 3 references (required). Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Contact

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