Senior Scientist

The Whitlock lab ( Whitlocklab.com ) in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a senior scientist to join our team. In the Whitlock Lab studies bone/skeletal metabolism and the formation and function of multinucleated osteoclasts. The senior scientist will work closely with the PI and other lab members to complete various mouse model, cell biological and biochemical experiments in support our ongoing, long-term research projects aimed at resolving how osteoclasts form and how their dysfunction leads to the development of pediatric and geriatric skeletal diseases. The candidate will be expected to independently manage our mouse colonies, perform and execute successful in vivo experiments, and to perform routine lab maintenance and organization. This position is ideal for individuals who have recently completed their PHD or who have previous experience managing a research laboratory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Doctoral degree
  
• Experience: None
  
• Licensure: None
  

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in biology, or a related field and 5 years of laboratory experience
  
• MS. degree in biology or a related field and 8 years of laboratory experience, which may include experience gained while a student.
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIRERMENTS INCLUDE:

Extensive mouse husbandry and genotyping experience, mouse injection experience, mouse blood collection experience, mouse dissection experience, the isolation and culture of primary cells from mice, attention to detail in experimental work and record keeping, ability to handle multiple assignments, self-motivation and eagerness to acquire new skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with mineralized tissues, survival surgeries, and histology and/or microcomputed tomography experience. Additional preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in ovariectomy surgeries.

TO APPLY:

External applicants please apply HERE . Internal applicants must apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for “R0073530”

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
  
• 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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu .

For more information on benefits, please visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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

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