Research Scientist

The Wythe Lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is looking to hire a full-time scientist with experience in creating experimental models of human disease, with a focus on zebrafish, mouse, and stem cells, to contribute to multiple projects focused on vascular and lymphatic endothelial developmental defects and adult pathologies, particularly vascular malformations. We are seeking a scientist with a PhD that has extensive experience using either mice or zebrafish animal models (preferably both), as well as experience with cell culture (HUVEC, HMVEC, HCMEC, stem cells, etc.). Experience in confocal imaging and lightsheet imaging and post-acquisition image analysis (IMARIS, AMIRA, Arivis, ImageJ/Fiji, Neurolucida, etc.) would be beneficial, as would experience with cryosectioning or paraffin sectioning and conventional histology and immunostaining. 

In this position, the scientist is expected to mentor junior graduate students within the laboratory, as well as technicians and post-baccalaureate students, to use cutting edge technologies and bring in new methods (e.g. scRNA-seq, BioID, etc.). The candidate will present their findings locally (lab meeting, departmental seminar, Center for Developmental Genomics, Cancer Center, Brain Immunology and Glia Center, CVRC, etc.) and nationally at scientific meetings (NAVBO, Weinstein, etc.). The candidate is also expected to publish their results in reputable peer reviewed journals, preparing figures in adobe illustrator and composing initial drafts which will be edited by the PI. A background in neuroscience, immunology, or vascular biology is attractive, as well as developmental biology.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master’s degree with significant experience.
 

Expected salary: $65,000-$80,000 depending on experience. Includes benefits.
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.

Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0057820. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter

• Contact information for three references

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that this is a restricted position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of the position, funding, and satisfactory performance.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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.