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University of Virginia · 1 month ago

Research Associate, Department of Surgery

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Virginia's Department of Surgery is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to engage in research focused on the tumor microenvironment in oncologic diseases. The role involves planning, executing, and managing research projects, as well as preparing research papers and proposals for funding.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects, studies and activities in a research laboratory investigating cancer; participates in the execution of ongoing research projects; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff

Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research

Provides updates to PI on progress of research; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned

Participates in teamwork, assists in mentoring medical students, undergraduate students

Qualification

Research project managementMolecular techniquesCellular techniquesMouse modelsTeamworkMentoring

Required

Doctoral degree

Preferred

Experience with planning, design, execution, and management of research projects that specifically focus on the role of the tumor microenvironment in various oncologic disease processes

Experience with small animals