The Zimmer lab is currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study bacterial encapsulation. An area of particular interest is the biosynthesis and secretion of capsular polysaccharides. The research will involve expression and purification of the polysaccharide secretion apparatus for detailed structural analyses using cryogenic electron and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy approaches. The incumbent will join a dynamic and international team focused on studying cell surface remodeling in various model systems. 
The successful candidate will work independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment. Strong expertise in molecular biology is a prerequisite, along with a minimum of one first author peer-reviewed publication. Expertise in cryo EM and/or fluorescent microscopy is advantageous but not required.

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 years1 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.

• 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
Experience: None
Licensure: None

TO APPLY:

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “R0051451"

PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for “R0051451”

Complete an application online and attach:

·        CV/Resume

·        Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position

Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box.

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jochen Zimmer at jz3x@virginia.edu .

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at u th9qh@virginia.edu

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.

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.