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University of Virginia · 2 months ago

Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $68K/yr

The University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Associate to lead multidisciplinary systems biology projects in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The role involves conducting research at the intersection of systems biology, immunology, and bioengineering, with a focus on understanding immune regulation and improving immunotherapies and vaccines.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary systems biology projects in the laboratory of Dr. Sepideh Dolatshahi

Conduct research in the Dolatshahi Human Systems Immunology laboratory

Combine integrative computational immunology with experimental immunology to understand immune regulation and dysregulation

Study immunology of pregnancy and immunity at the fetal-maternal interface

Collaborate with leaders in the Carter Immunology Center and the division of Fetal-Maternal Medicine at UVA

Work effectively with graduate and undergraduate students, as well as colleagues from multiple disciplines

Qualification

Molecular biologyCellular immunologyStatistical analysisComputer programmingWet-lab experienceLiterature reviewResearch publicationCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Computational/Systems Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Deep understanding of and coursework in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and statistical and inferential analysis of data

Strong oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record and grant report experience in relevant fields

Proficiency in performing literature search/review

Capability to work effectively with graduate and undergraduate students, as well as colleagues from multiple disciplines

Proficiency in computer programming such as MATLAB, R, or Python

Preferred

Broad biological knowledge in pregnancy and fetal-maternal medicine and immunity

Experience with IRB-approved human cohort studies and placental tissue

Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize complex information to draw model assumptions and parameterization strategies for dynamic models

Familiarity with variability across the human population as related to public health and social determinants of health

Familiarity with multiplex immunohistochemistry, spatial proteomics and transcriptomics

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

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Company

University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.

Founded in 1977

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://lvg.virginia.edu

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