Research Scientist, Department of Surgery

About the role

The University of Virginia School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Scientist position to work in the lab of Dr. Lian-Wang Guo, Department of Surgery, with a focus on vascular epigenetics.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent and collaborative research in vascular biology, with an emphasis on epigenetic mechanisms underlying vascular wall remodeling and disease.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate in grant applications.
• Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate students.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements for laboratory research.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or master’s degree with significant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including CRISPR-based epigenetic and genome editing, CUT&Tag, scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, ChIP, proximity ligation, and microscopy.
• Demonstrated experiences in cell signaling, epigenetic regulations, physiology and vascular diseases.
• Demonstrated skills in rodent microsurgery.

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.

Pay

$65,000-$68,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

Benefits

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Benefits

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position has a term limit of 3 years after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.

Location

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Application

To apply, please search for requisition number R0084029 on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application with your resume and cover letter. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Contact Information

For questions about the position, please contact Lian Guo, lg8zr@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.