The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist to conduct research on cell and molecular physiology, surgical biomedical research, and therapeutic development. Dr. Jianjie Ma’s laboratory conducts research on aging biology, cardiovascular disease, regenerative medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer research. The laboratory also performs translational research by developing potential protein therapeutics to treat acute tissue injuries, wound healing, and aging-related diseases.

　　Qualified candidates are expected to have mastered molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Experience in animal work or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

　　Job duties:

　　Conduct independent research under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Department of Surgery;

　　Serve as collaborator, and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;

　　Develop and test hypotheses;

　　Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;

　　Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;

　　Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;

　　Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals;

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Education: A doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

　　Experience: Mastery of molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Experience in animal work or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

　　The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

　　To Apply:

　　Please apply here (https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0056739/Research-Scientist-Department-of-Surgery) . Internal applicants must apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for “R0056739.”

　　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.

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

　　For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Academic Recruiter, at [email protected] .

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

　　The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.