Research Associate, The Beirne Carter Center for Immunology Research

The Beirne Carter Center for Immunology Research (CIC) was established to expand basic, translational, and clinical research in Immunology. It is a vibrant, collaborative community of Immunologist studying immune mechanisms in a variety of contexts.

Position Summary

The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center (CIC) at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Associate (Postdoctoral scholar) to join the Anderson Lab. Projects will utilize novel pre-clinical models of cancer, genetic engineering, adoptive transfer studies, gene expression analysis, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and biospecimens (tissue samples and PBMCs) from human subjects with and without ovarian cancer. This position represents an opportunity to advance knowledge, learn practical lab-based skills, gain research experience, and participate in exciting science for a highly motivated individual.

Research in the Anderson Lab has two broad areas of interest:

1. Engineering novel T cell-based immunotherapies to overcome immune suppression in solid tumors, and

2. Developing novel pre-clinical models for ovarian cancer research .

This position will be involved in both areas of research .

For more information on the lab and Carter Immunology Center, please visit https://www.immunology.virginia.edu/Anderson/index.php and https://www.immunology.virginia.edu/

The Research Associate will participate in a multiplicity of relevant lab projects as well as in writing study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications. The Research Associate is expected to develop research programs as time permits . The incumbent will also be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings, CIC and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MIC)-related seminars, Cancer Center seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project. Candidates will also be provided with opportunities to develop personnel and project management skills and have the option to develop a mentoring committee. Eligibility for National Institutes of Health (NIH) post-doctoral fellowship funding is helpful, but not mandatory.

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.
  

The candidate should be highly motivated to develop new research avenues; and should have excellent written and oral communication skills. Intensive experience in small animal procedures, flow cytometry, molecular biology and immune cell purification and culture, etc. Experience in molecular biology, microscopy, cellular immunology, T cell biology, lung biology, murine models of disease, and human samples is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Terminal degree at the time of hire in Immunology, Virology, Lung Biology or a related field.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in immunology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related field.
  
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in T cell biology, lymphocyte analysis, genetic engineering, animal husbandry and handling, and/or human translational immunology experience.
  
• Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or equivalent degree in a relative scientific field of study by appointment start date.
  

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Proven grant writing skills are also important (e.g., pre-doctoral awards and/or submitted grants).
  
• Highly motivated to develop new research avenues.
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Highly collaborative
  

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.

Salary Range

• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-leve l, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
  
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
  
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
  

About UVA and the Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after July 1 7 , 2026 .

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
  
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
  

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0086083 .

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
  

• Cover Letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field . You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF . Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

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 .

Contact

• For q uestions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
  

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