Research Associate

The Jomaa lab employs a combination of molecular biology, biochemical, and structural biology approaches to investigate molecular mechanisms regulating the protein synthesis machinery during cellular stress. In particular, we are interested in protein localization to mitochondria and how it is impacted in dormant cancer cells. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our group to employ biochemical techniques and high-resolution structure determination of snapshots of the protein synthesis machinery together with the regulatory factors using single particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in addition to cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET). Experience with yeast genetics, biochemistry, and/or mammalian cell culture is required. Expertise with structural biology techniques is desirable but not required.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years1 and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

Job Responsibilities:

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
  
• Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career
  
• 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 duties may be assigned.
  

Priority application review will begin August 23, 2022, but the position will remain open until filled.

• 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.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  Education: Doctoral degree
  
  At the Research Associate level this is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
  
  The positions will remain open until filled. The selected applicants will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per University policy.
  
  For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Ahmad Jomaa at vve5sr@virginia.edu .
  
  For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at u th9qh@virginia.edu .
  

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• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position

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