Research Associate in Biology

The Biology department at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for studies focused on the genetic and cellular bases of post-embryonic development and homeostasis. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to on-going projects using zebrafish and its relatives and will have opportunities to design and execute new projects using modern methods of developmental genetic, genomic, and phenotypic analysis.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be based in Dr. David Parichy’s lab at the University of Virginia ( https://parichylab.org/ ).

The Biology Department at UVA ( http://bio.as.virginia.edu/ ) is an excellent training environment for curious, highly motivated scientists.The successful applicant can expect to interact frequently with the department’s strong, collegial group of evolutionary ecologists and geneticists ( https://www.eebvirginia.org/ ).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in Biology or a related field by the start date
• Excellent written and oral communication, demonstrated by a strong record of publications
• Ambition, creativity, independence, and ability to work well with others
• At least 5 years’ experience with the zebrafish system

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Associate-in-Biology_R0030725 and attach the following;

• a cover letter. In the cover letter, please address your research interests and experience, and your fit with the qualifications above.
• curriculum vitae
• contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2022.Start date is flexible but prior to August 2022 is preferred. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For any questions about the lab and work environment,including to discuss the project,

please contact David Parichy, Professor, at dparichy@virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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