Research Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Yang Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor for Research.
The Yang Lab studies the molecular mechanisms by which cells sense and respond to organelle stress, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial stress signaling, the integrated stress response (ISR), and endoplasmic reticulum stress responses. The laboratory uses an interdisciplinary combination of structural biology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and protein engineering to define the molecular mechanisms underlying these pathways and their roles in human disease.
The Research Assistant Professor will conduct independent and collaborative research projects under the direction of Dr. Jie Yang. The successful candidate is expected to perform advanced biochemical, molecular, and cellular studies; contribute to the development and execution of research projects; assist with laboratory operations and management; and provide scientific and technical guidance to other members of the laboratory.
The candidate will have substantial independence in developing and executing research projects in coordination with Dr. Yang and will be encouraged to develop new research directions, establish collaborations, contribute to manuscripts, and pursue external research funding.
QualifiationsWhat you will do:
- Design and perform advanced research experiments using approaches including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, protein expression and purification, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and cellular functional assays.
- Develop and execute research projects focused on cellular stress-response pathways, including mitochondrial stress signaling and the integrated stress response.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research proposals.
- Coordinate and participate in laboratory research activities and provide scientific and technical assistance to postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students, visiting scholars, and research staff.
- Train and mentor new laboratory members in experimental methods, laboratory procedures, and data analysis.
- Assist with laboratory management, including organization of research activities, maintenance of laboratory resources, and implementation of experimental procedures and protocols.
- Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and contribute to the evaluation and development of research methods, experimental strategies, and new research directions.
- Establish and facilitate collaborations with investigators within UVA and at other institutions.
- Apply for appropriate internal and external research funding as PI, co-PI, or co-investigator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Research Assistant Professor position is open to candidates with appropriate research experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, or a related field.
- Postdoctoral research experience.
- Strong record of research productivity and peer-reviewed publications.
- Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, or related experimental approaches.
- Ability to independently design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot research experiments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.
- Experience mentoring or training junior researchers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple research activities.
- Experience in cellular stress responses, mitochondrial biology, integrated stress signaling, protein biochemistry, or structural biology is preferred.
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.
This is a restricted position, and continuation will be dependent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
To Apply
Complete an application online (https://apply.interfolio.com/194408) and attach the following:
- Cover letter summarizing your previous research experience, research interests, and career goals.
- CV/Resume.
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 Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Telephone
- 434-985-4532
- Location
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2420 Old Ivy
Charlottesvle
Virginia
22911-7433
United States
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