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Posting Number: 0621823 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): 31680 AS-Biology Department: Department of Biology Location: Charlottesville Working Title: 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: 10-03-2017 Posting Summary:
Click here for an example. Two (2) postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available in Dr. Jianhua Cang's lab at the University of Virginia to study the organization, function and development of the mouse visual system. Our lab studies how neural circuits in the superior colliculus and visual cortex process sensory information and how these circuits are shaped by experience during development. The incumbents will become key members in advancing these studies using an integrative approach that combines physiology, imaging, genetics, behavior and computational techniques.

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience or a related discipline is required by the appointment start date. Candidates with a strong background in electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, and/or animal behavior are preferred. Initial appointment is for one year; however the position may be renewed up to an additional two, one year appointments contingent upon satisfactory performance review and availability of funding.

To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and search posting number 0621823. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin October 13, 2017; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jianhua Cang (cang@virginia.edu), and questions regarding the application process should be directed to Michelle Atwell (mla2d@virginia.edu).

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

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
Contact information for 3 References - name, email, phone E-mail a Friend: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82900 function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Faculty, Professional Research Staff and University Staff - Executive

Tenure Status: Rank: Research Associate 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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(format: xx.xxxx) 40 Number of Months/Year: 12 EO/AA Statement: The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Optional Applicant Documents: function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - O&A or M&P - QUALIFICATIONS

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Degree Validation Drug Testing Required?

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