University of Virginia · 3 months ago
Research Associate - Ross Lab
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for the James Ross Lab in the Department of Neuroscience. The role involves conducting research on pediatric high-grade glioma, utilizing advanced technologies, and contributing to data analysis and manuscript writing while fostering professional development.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
The postdoc will work on projects related to pediatric high-grade glioma in the Ross Lab
The candidate will have access to state-of the art technologies including flow cytometry, microscopy, and single-cell sequencing among others
The projects are focused on determining how tumor associated macrophages and microglia acquire alternatively activated states in pHGG and identifying novel therapeutic vulnerabilities to reinvigorate the anti-tumor immune response
An emphasis on clinical translation will be made, including utilizing patient tissue samples and sequencing data
More details about specific projects will be shared during the interview process
Routine methods used in the lab are flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, next generation sequencing, and primary cell cultures among others
The applicant will be responsible for managing their project, contributing to data analysis, performing molecular studies, and helping to train Graduate Students
The applicant must be able and willing to work with mice and human tissue samples
The applicant must also be willing to learn new techniques and analytical skills as required
The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated self-starter who has experience with performing immunological studies and experiments as well as working with mice
Additionally, neuroscience knowledge is a plus but not required
Last, a strong publication record is highly desirable
The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator on experimental methodology, data analysis, manuscript writing, and fellowship grant writing
A strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development will be made to facilitate the post-doctoral fellow’s transition to the next step in their career
This includes support for conferences, networking opportunities, and fellowship writing among others
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree
Ability and willingness to work with mice and human tissue samples
Willingness to learn new techniques and analytical skills as required
Experience with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, next generation sequencing, and primary cell cultures
Ability to manage projects and contribute to data analysis
Ability to perform molecular studies
Ability to help train Graduate Students
Preferred
Experience with performing immunological studies and experiments
Neuroscience knowledge
Strong publication record
Benefits
This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
Support for conferences, networking opportunities, and fellowship writing among others.
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