Research Scientist in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
The Jiang lab is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join their lab. We are located within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department at the University of Virginia. The candidate will investigate the role of phase-separated condensates formed by key chromatin modulators or signaling molecules in cancer control by a combination of biochemical, molecular, genetic, and genomic approaches. The candidate will be matched with close mentorship, but is expected to be academically independent. About the Jiang Lab: The broad interest of our laboratory is how gene expression and cell signaling are regulated by biomolecular condensates, how dysregulation of these mechanisms lead to diseases especially cancer. Moreover, we are developing novel strategies and molecules to target the specific condensates to combat disease. We have recently made exciting progresses in this direction, and are actively exploring their therapeutic potentials. Duties: Research - The research component of an assistant professor position normally includes scholarly publication, attending academic conferences and obtaining grants. More senior scholars often take leadership roles in scholarly associations and act as editors, board members and referees for grant-giving organizations, academic presses and scholarly journals. Service- - University service involves membership in departmental, college-level and university committees, attending departmental meetings, student recruitment and processing routine paperwork such as filling out reports, answering email, participating in surveys and voting in university elections. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience. Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. To Apply: Apply Here, and search for R0062307. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0062307. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV 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 Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Michelle Johnson, Recruiter. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.