Research Associate in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

The Bielinsky laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia (www.virginia.edu/bmg) seeks to hire a postdoctoral research associate to participate in multiple NIH-funded projects that focus on the study of molecular pathways that defy replication stress relevant to cancer and rare genetic diseases.

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 years 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.

• Candidate will perform experiments in collaboration with the PI based on the project and its specific aims.
• Candidate will meet with PI on a regular basis to discuss research data and decide next steps for conducting experiments.
• Candidate will present data at lab meetings and/or scientific conferences.
• Candidate will keep accurate records and document data in computational workbooks.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.

TO APPLY:

Please visit the uva job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for “R0044059” We offer an exceptionally interactive and inclusive research environment with tailored mentoring and career planning, and a competitive salary.

Complete an application online and attach:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically, directly to hn6u@virginia.edu with the applicant's name in the subject heading.

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box.

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

For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

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