Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sun Lab, Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, seeks Postdoctoral Research Associates to work in the laboratory of Dr. Shengyi Iris Sun. The focus of this lab position is to combine cutting-edge technologies to investigate the regulation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis and associated protein degradation in physiological and disease contexts, with a specific focus on liver physiology and lipid metabolism. More info about the Sun Laboratory can be found at https://shengyisun.wixsite.com/website .

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) degree in hand by start date. Preferred applicants will have experience in cell biology, physiology, and/or biochemistry research, and have a demonstrated publication track record. The qualified individuals are expected to lead their own projects, to collaborate on other projects, and to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grants. Strong background and expertise in the following areas is preferred:

• Cell biology
• Metabolism
• Cardiovascular biology
• Mouse models
• Biochemistry

Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled. 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.

TO APPLY

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0057218. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

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.

Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist, [email protected] .

For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/ . For more information on the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville .

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