Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pharmacology (Voss Lab)

The Department of Pharmacology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Kelsey Voss.

The lab focuses on iron metabolism in immune cells and applies these concepts to autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and cancer. More information about the Voss Lab can be found at: https://wzs4ya.wixsite.com/voss-lab .

The focus of this lab position is to lead a research project centered on type 1 diabetes (T1D) with a focus on ferroptosis and iron metabolism. Additional projects may include analyses of patient samples and tissues with autoimmune diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) degree in hand by start date. Preferred applicants will have experience in immunology, metabolism, immunometabolism, and cell biology. Additional preferred qualifications include: experience in mouse models of disease, flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing analysis, and image processing and analysis.

Qualified individuals should have a demonstrated publication track record and are expected to lead their own projects, to collaborate on other projects, and to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grants.

Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. 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. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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 R0072659. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist, xmf9ad@virginia.edu .

For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/ . For more information on the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.