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Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employer
University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, VA

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Information GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTINGS

Posting Number: 0621972 Position Type: Professional Research Staff Employment Posting Category: Professional Research Staff Type of Application:
(required to apply for this posting) Candidate Profile Organization (Position Organization): 40455 MD-NESC Neuroscience Department: Department of Neuroscience Location: Charlottesville Working Title: Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Associate Anticipated Hiring Range: Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No End Date of Position: Posting Date: 10-26-2017 Posting Summary:
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The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate or a Research Scientist to study the molecular mechanisms of meningeal lymphatic function in neurological disorders. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, within the Center for Brain Immunology and Glia and is sponsored by the School of Medicine as a part of investment into an intellectual property generating entity within the Kipnis lab.

This exciting endeavor entitled, "The Meningeal Lymphatic Drug Discovery Project" has very specific objectives. The ultimate goals of the project are to evaluate, both in vitro and in vivo, the utility of genes, proteins, and other biomolecules identified as important to meningeal function. While these findings alone have significant potential, further research to translate the findings into therapeutically relevant drugs is required.

The Project Team (Research Scientist/Postdoctoral Research Associate and Investigator) will periodically consult with a Research Committee before making any decisions that may materially impact the goals of the Project and the anticipated timeline for achieving these goals. This project is time-sensitive and shall not exceed a conclusion date of December 31, 2018, unless otherwise authorized by the EVP for Health Affairs. The position may be available in Kipnis Lab after this date dependent upon results of the project and continuation of funding.

Candidates for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position must have received a PhD and/or MD degree by the start date or within the last three years. Candidates for the Research Scientist position must have a PhD and/or MD and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience. All candidates must have a background in Neuroscience or Immunology, as well as extensive experience conducting independent research and supervising research trainees and/or technicians. In addition, the candidate must have first author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and effective oral and written communication skills.

To apply visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for Posting Number 0621972. Applicants should complete a candidate profile, and attach a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references. For questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Jon Stafford at js8sj@Virginia.EDU. The position is contingent on continued funding and will be open until filled.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: Open Until Filled Required Applicant Documents: CV / Resume
Cover Letter
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Tenure Status: Tenure Ineligible, w/o Expectation of Continued Employment Rank: Research Scientist Appointment Type: Professional Research Staff Academic Year for Position? (e.g. 2015) 2018 Employment Conditions for Faculty U.Va. will perform background checks including receipt of official transcripts from the institution granting the highest degree for all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment. function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - Operational & Administrative (O&A), Managerial & Professional (M&P)

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EDUCATION Required Education

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Organization

In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.

What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.

Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).  

As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES

As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.

Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.

NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM

UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.

Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.

INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING

The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.

One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation:  UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.

Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards.  Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.

LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries.  No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.

In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others.  Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses.  The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 orAskHR@virginia.edu to request assistance.

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