Senior Research Scientist, Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Scientist to conduct research on gastrointestinal function and enteric nervous system development. Dr. Lily Cheng’s laboratory conducts research on pediatric diseases of gastrointestinal dysfunction and dysmotility, such as Hirschsprung disease and idiopathic constipation. The lab aims to better understand how the enteric nervous system regulates normal intestinal function and how perturbations in the enteric nervous system may cause gut dysfunction.

Qualified candidates are expected to have mastered molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Experience in animal work or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

Job duties

• Conduct independent research under the guidance of the PI with minimal direction/supervision;
• Serve as collaborator and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;
• Develop and test hypotheses;
• Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;
• Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;
• Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;
• Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Senior Scientists are expected to have sufficient experience and background to organize small research groups. Senior Scientists are expected to perform assigned tasks on their own initiative with minimal direction.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Doctoral Degree

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.  This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.   The 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. 

To Apply:

Please apply here . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and then ‘R0057228.’  Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter/statement of interest
• Contact information for 3 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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at [email protected] .

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