Research Scientist
Company: University of Virginia Physicians Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
The Center for Public Health Genomics at the University of
Virginia is seeking to hire a Research scientist to work on
collaborative projects at the cutting edge of human genetics and
genomics research under the supervision of Dr. Charles R.
Farber.Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will
join a collegial and productive research team focused on the
genetic analysis of complex skeletal traits and osteoporosis. The
candidate will work on an exciting and innovative project designed
to experimentally identify causal genes for loci identified by
genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of bone mineral density
(BMD) and define the mechanisms through which they impact bone. The
candidate will be expected to utilize a wide-range of experimental
tools, including cell culture, RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing,
luciferase reporter assays, single-cell RNA-seq, among others. The
is a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative project; thus, the
candidate will be expected to work well both independently and in a
team setting. The candidate will be responsible for writing
manuscripts describing their work, advising graduate and
undergraduate students, and presenting at national and
international conferences.Position Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology,
or a related field by the start date of the appointment. ABD may be
accepted
- Knowledge of and experience with molecular biology techniques
and cell culture;
- Strong work ethic; the ability to work independently combined
with willingness to work in a highly interactive and collegial
group
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. -
- Preference will be given to applicants with at least five years
of experience beyond a Ph.D. in molecular biology and genetics.TO
APPLY:Please visit UVA job board:
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-R0043161Complete an application online and attach:
- Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications
- Resume/ CV*****Please combine all required application
materials in the order listed above into one document and upload in
the resume / cv box *** PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please
apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and
search for R0043161For questions about the application process,
please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, The
selected candidate will be required to complete a background check
at the time of the offer per University Policy.COVID Vaccination
Requirement and GuidelinesPlease visit -the - -webpage -prior to
applying for current information regarding vaccination
requirements---and---guidelines for employment at UVA.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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran
status, and family medical or genetic information.
Keywords: University of Virginia Physicians Group, Charlotte , Research Scientist, Other , Charlotte, North Carolina
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