Assistant Professor of Cell Biology Description

The Department of Cell Biology  at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-eligible faculty position on the Academic Investigator (AI) track. Successful applicants will be expected to build and maintain cutting-edge research programs in the broad areas of cell biology and/or developmental biology, and to participate in our graduate and medical school teaching missions.

Investigators in the Department of Cell Biology are using diverse model systems to address a variety of questions. Current research strengths and interests include membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal dynamics, cell adhesion and motility, cellular homeostasis, mechanotransduction, cell fate specification, morphogenesis and regeneration, developmental genomics, and stem cell models of development and developmental disorders. Candidates working in all areas of cell and developmental biology are encouraged to apply, including those who would complement existing programs and/or bring new strengths and interdisciplinary approaches to the Department.

The Department of Cell Biology promotes a culture of fairness and inclusion, which helps us be better scientists and educators. All employees are expected to adhere to UVA Health ASPIRE  values.

Abundant opportunities exist for interdisciplinary and translational research collaborations with other investigators in the Department of Cell Biology, the School of Medicine, UVA Health, and more broadly across the University including the Departments of Chemistry and Biology, and the School of Engineering. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of both Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students from the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program. Pre- and postdoctoral training is supported by eleven different NIH T32 training programs with trainees further benefitting from the Ph.D. Plus Program  that enhances exposure to career options and strategies.

UVA is recognized as one of the nation’s top public Universities and boasts a thriving intellectual community. Charlottesville has been voted one of the best places to live in the US and one of America’s Top Green Cities, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine natural beauty, local wineries and breweries, and small-town charm. Its central location in Virginia enables easy access to the Blue Ridge mountains, Atlantic coastal region, and the cities of Richmond and Washington DC. UVA actively assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit the dual career website .

UVA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty, staff and students. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. 

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold Ph.D. or M.D. degree.

Preferred qualifications include a track record of exceptional research accomplishment. Potential for directing innovative, independent research programs supported with sustained extramural funding will be a key consideration in candidate selection.

Application Instructions

Visit http://apply.interfolio.com/132933 to apply. Complete an application online and attach the following required documents:

• Cover letter,
• CV
• Research statement
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

Successful candidates will pass criminal background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians 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.