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Post Doctoral Research Associate in Microbiology, Dudley Lab - Charlottesville - 22910

Employer
Local Staffing
Location
Ivy, Virginia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 14, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
UVA School of Medicine [http://med.virginia.edu/] is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology [http://mic.med.virginia.edu/] in the lab of Dr. Andrew Dudley [http://mic.med.virginia.edu/dudley/].
Our laboratory is focused on the tumor microenvironment. We use cutting edge approaches including transcriptomics and genetically engineered mouse models of cancer to study interactions between cancer cells and the vasculature, tumor immune microenvironments, and invasion/metastasis; especially as relates to brain metastases. The ideal candidate would have a PhD with experience in relevant areas of biology, first-author publication(s) in reputable journals, and enjoy working in a highly interactive, creative, and fun setting, centered on conducting exceptional cutting-edge hypothesis-driven research.
Duties Include:
* 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.
Application:
Review of applications will begin May 24, and will continue until the position is filled. Selected Post Docs must have their completed PhD by the start date. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
Please apply through Workday [http://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs], and search for ‘'Post Doctoral Research Associate in Microbiology". Complete an application online with the following documents:
* Cover letter
* CV/resume
* Contact information for three references who can comment on your scholarly accomplishments and promise.
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. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Andrew Dudley [acd2g@virginia.edu], Associate Professor. For questions about the application process, please contact Bethany Case [bcase@virginia.edu], Academic Recruiter. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu [http://postdoc.virginia.edu/] and hr.virginia.edu/benefits [http://hr.virginia.edu/benefits]. This position cannot offer sponsorship.
COVID Vaccination Requirement

The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.

NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements [https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-vaccination-requirements-uva-new-hires] webpage.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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