Senior Research Scientist, Cai Lab, Department of Surgery

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments in molecular/cellular biology, small animal cardiovascular models, and in vivo cancer studies.
• Perform murine myocardial infarction surgeries (LAD ligation or ischemia-reperfusion).
• Conduct and interpret echocardiographic imaging.
• Carry out orthotopic transplantation of cancer cells.
• Use techniques such as immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT-PCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and IACUC protocol submissions.
• Oversee mouse breeding colonies, genotyping, and vivarium compliance.
• Manage reagent inventory, equipment maintenance, and biosafety practices per UVA EHS guidelines.
• Train and mentor undergraduate, medical, and graduate students in experimental techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Aid the PI in monitoring trainee progress.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of postdoctoral and/or research scientist experience with progressively independent responsibility.
• Expertise in at least three of the following: molecular and cellular biology, small animal myocardial infarction models, echocardiographic cardiac phenotyping, orthotopic cancer transplantation models, IACUC-compliant animal handling and surgery.
• Strong publication records commensurate with experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Pay

The hiring range is $64,000-$87,630, 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.

Location

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

Contact Information

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0084320. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview.

Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

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