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Research Associate in Biology - Charlottesville - 22908

Employer
Local Staffing
Location
Newcomb Hall, Virginia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 28, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Genetics, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available in the Hirsh Lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will be a motivated and creative individual to investigate molecular and behavioral responses to dopamine deficiency in fruit fly and mouse models. The research associate will engage in cutting edge research to identify genetic pathways that aid in compensation for dopamine loss in models relevant to the delayed pathogenesis in early human Parkinson's Disease.
The research associate will identify transcriptome changes in isolated dopamine neurons in response to in vivo lack of dopamine and will then have the ability meld the Drosophila data with comparable data from mouse, and to test the functional relevance of these changes. The research associate will receive training in Drosophila genetics and neurogenetics if necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a PhD degree in Biology or a related discipline is required at time of appointment. Published expertise in at least one of the following areas is required: model organism development or neuroscience, RNA SEQ transcriptome studies, and/or single cell sequencing techniques. The project requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills as the candidate is expected to play a prominent role in the laboratory as a mentor for both graduate and undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs [https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs] and attach:
* A cover letter that explains why you are interested in joining the Hirsh lab, your career goals, and a brief summary of your relevant research experience (max. 2 pages)
* Curriculum vitae
* Contact information for three (3) references. Listing them on this site represents permission to contact them unless you specify otherwise.
Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on August 30, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
For additional information about the position, please contact Jay Hirsh, Professor, jh6u@virginia.edu .

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.
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].
COVID Vaccination Requirement

Due to the scope of President Biden's Executive Order 14042 [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/09/executive-order-on-ensuring-adequate-covid-safety-protocols-for-federal-contractors/] issued in early September, all University employees, including remote employees, must receive their final vaccination dose by January 4, 2022, unless they have a University-approved religious or medical exemption. The University has updated policy SEC-045 [http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/SEC-045] to reflect these new requirements.  

If hired by the Academic Division, excluding School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to be vaccinated by January 4, 2022. Academic employees may apply for a University-approved medical or religious exemption.

Note: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how vaccination requirements will apply to you, please visit the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements [https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-19/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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