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Postdoctoral Research Associate- Kendall Lab

Job Description


The Kendall Lab is seeking a post-doctoral fellow for training in the field of bacterial pathogenesis and host-microbiota interactions. The Kendall Lab examines how intestinal pathogens exploit host cues to establish infection and cause disease. Ongoing projects in this area focus on protein-RNA and RNA-RNA interactions. The Kendall Lab also studies how commensal members of the microbiota influence host physiology. Ongoing projects in this area focus on understanding how anaerobic microbes influence intestinal immune responses and metabolism. Multi-disciplinary approaches are used in both projects, including molecular and cellular microbiology, biochemistry, bacterial and host cell genomics, bioinformatics, animal models of infection and host-microbe interactions (mice).

Duties Include:

  • Full-time research or scholarship at the University.

  • Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career

  • Supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education : Doctoral degree

Requirements:

  • MD or PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, or related field.

  • Strong background in molecular and cellular biology.

  • Experience in the use of in vivo mouse models.

  • 1-2 years of tissue culture experience with cell lines and primary cells.

  • A strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

  • A strong work ethic with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

  • Strong communication skills.

This position is restricted and contingent on the continuation of funding.

TO APPLY:
Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0044712.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition # R0044712.

Application Instructions: Please apply through Workday and complete an application online. Include the following documents:

  • A CV/resume

  • A cover letter describing your interest in and fit for the position

  • Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For assistance with the application process, please contact Eric Allen Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.


COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines  webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements?and?guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.


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