The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Associate (post-doctoral research fellow), MD or PhD, to work and study in an NIH-funded research program directed by Dr. Antonio Abbate. More information can be found at https://www.cvrc.virginia.edu/Abbate/ and www.cvrc.virginia.edu .

The successful candidate will be assigned tasks associated with clinical trial start-up, recruitment, enrollment, and execution. In addition, they will contribute to the development of basic and clinical protocols, assist in the grant-writing process, and conduct literature reviews, as applicable to Dr. Abbate and his team’s current and future research.  The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and execute their own novel research project, as time permits.  Attendance and participation in team meetings and CVRC-related seminars, working with graduate students, fellows, and collaborators associated with the team are also required. Strong time management and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are also required.  

Job responsibilities 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 

Qualified candidates must have:  
Education: Doctoral degree at the time of hire. 
Experience: Experience in cardiology and pharmacology is preferred.  

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This position will sponsor applicants for work visas.  This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The position will remain open until filled.  This is a full-time benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits . 

To Apply:  
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for R0050962.

Process for External Applicants: Please visit UVA job board at  https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0050962.

Complete an application online with the following documents: 
•    CV /Resume
•    Cover letter 
•    Three Letters of Reference 

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.   The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience. For questions about the application process, please contact Christi Maguire, Recruiting Specialist, at clm8sd@virginia.edu. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. 

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.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period. 

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.