The Department of Radiation Oncology seeks to hire a Research Associate to study the mechanisms of replication stress response. The Liu laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology studies the mechanisms of genome stability in Cancer and other genetic disorders by using DNA single molecular, replication fork proteomics, and high-through screening techniques. We are a vibrant team that thrives on collaboration.
The incumbent will culture mammalian cells, and use cell biology, biochemistry, and genetic studies to identify novel functions of replication fork enriched proteins in replication stress response pathways.
For more information about the UVa Cancer Center, please visit: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/cancer/.
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.
The position is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
Minimum qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD.
We are looking for candidates that are interested in understanding the mechanisms of DNA replication stress response and how it helps maintain genome stability. Experience in DNA replication, DNA damage/repair, and chromatin biology is preferred. Candidates with significant expertise in epigenet
ics, proteomics, and translational research are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated and career-oriented, can work independently and perform research on his/her own initiative, and collaborate with fellow students in the lab and department.
The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance
To Apply:
Please apply here. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and searching R0058231. Complete an application online with the following documents:
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.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Academic Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.
For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Doctoral degree Experience: None Licensure: None 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.
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