Research Scientist, Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applications for Research Scientist in the Center for Advanced Vision Science. The Research Scientist will report to Jayakrishna Ambati, M.D.

Dynamic and talented individuals are sought to join a vibrant group that has made pioneering contributions to ocular biology and innate immunity.

Representative Publications:

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciimmunol.abi4493

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abj3658

https://www.pnas.org/content/118/6/e2022751118.long

https://www.nature.com/articles/nm.4450

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1261754

https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(12)00467-9

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature09830

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Perform assigned tasks independently.
  
• Possess a strong background in their specific field.
  
• Lead small groups effectively.
  
• Work autonomously once objectives and methods are established.
  

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One-to-three years of experience in a basic science laboratory, with the ability of unsupervised planning, execution, data collection, and analyses.
  
• Strong communicator who works well in a team setting.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Basic science knowledge using advanced techniques in one or more fields encompassing molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, genomics, protein isolation and characterization, Western, IP, 2-DIGE, ELISA, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, RNA isolation and characterization, qPCR, oligo-arrays, in vivo imaging, cell culture and transfection.
  
• Computer skills for data analysis and interpretation
  
• Proficiency in Windows, Office, AdobeSuite applications, SPSS or other statistical software, and ImageJ.
  

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. 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.

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.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA and search for R00.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Recruiter at ym3mm @virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see

http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

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