Senior Research Scientist
1 month ago
The Desai lab in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms through which immune cells sense and adapt to rapid changes in the tissue environment during host defense, inflammation, and tissue homeostasis.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct research in the Desai lab, focusing on the role of ion channels, GPCRs, and calcium signaling in the sensory physiology of different types of tissue-resident macrophages.
- Develop and implement research projects, including defining ion channel and GPCR-mediated signals controlling cell-intrinsic defense processes, immunometabolism, functional specialization of organ-resident myeloid cells, and neuroimmune crosstalk.
- Collaborate with the research team to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish papers in reputable scientific journals.
- PhD in physical or biological sciences with 6 years of productive graduate research experience.
- Technical expertise in one of the following specialties: analyses of immunological responses, patch clamp electrophysiology, chemical biology, and advanced microscopy techniques.
The University of Virginia is committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic research environment. If you are a motivated and experienced researcher looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
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Research Scientist or Associate in Pharmacology
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Research Scientist or Associate in PharmacologyAbout the Position:The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist or Associate to join the Bayliss Lab. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting molecular, cellular, and systems-level...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeWe are seeking a highly motivated and well-organized Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree and excellent skills in problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, writing and scientific communication, and experience in standard molecular and genetic...
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Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Research ScientistThe Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine, seeks a Research Scientist to assist with manufacturing and analysis of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) engineered cell therapeutics. The position is focused on QA/QC testing of potentially curative therapeutics at...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States University of Virginia Full timeThe Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, who is excited about the opportunity to work on computational ocean biogeochemistry in a dynamic and collaborative research environment.The successful candidate will work as part of a team of scientists on coastal and open-ocean...
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Bioinformatics Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Bioinformatics Research ScientistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Virginia. As a Bioinformatics Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing computational pipelines for analyzing large-scale biological data. You will work closely...
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Research Scientist, The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research CenterWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist to join our team at the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clonal hematopoiesis and genome instability, with...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia - School of Medicine.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research projects involving immunology, RNA Biology, microscopy, and small animal techniquesParticipate in...
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Research Scientist Intermediate
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist Intermediate to join our team. This role will be responsible for conducting complex laboratory research, developing and designing research projects, and supervising support personnel.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct laboratory research, including...
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Deep Learning Research Scientist
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Deep Learning Research ScientistWe are seeking a highly skilled Deep Learning Research Scientist to join our Research Computing team at the University of Virginia. As a member of our team, you will work closely with researchers to apply artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) to their data. Your expertise in...
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Research Scientist Intermediate
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Virginia Jobs Full timeJob SummaryAs a Research Scientist Intermediate at Virginia Jobs, you will play a key role in conducting laboratory research by performing complex lab and research-related tasks. This position requires a high level of independence, with the ability to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. You will have the authority to supervise support...
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Research Scientist Youth-Nex Position
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Summary:The University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the Youth-Nex team. As a Research Scientist, you will collaborate with the Preventive Interventions Team: Collaborative Research on Engagement and Wellbeing lab to analyze data, write reports, and disseminate findings....
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Senior Computer Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Prescient Edge Full timeJob Title: Senior Computer ScientistAt Prescient Edge, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Computer Scientist to support a federal government client. This position is contingent upon contract award.Benefits:We offer a best-in-class benefits package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare benefits, a substantial retirement plan, and...
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Senior Research Associate, Molecular Genetics
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Senior Lab SpecialistThe Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lab Specialist to provide scientific and technical support for laboratory-based research in molecular genetics.Key Responsibilities:Manage laboratory operations,...
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Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Assistant Professor of Basic SciencesAbout the Opportunity:The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks a highly qualified Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to join our team. As a research-focused faculty member, you will be engaged in basic research with applications for psychiatric illness. We...
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Senior Public Health Researcher
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Senior Research Specialist to join our team in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.Job ResponsibilitiesManage a research program spanning...
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Neurodevelopmental Scientist/Physician-Scientist
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeSeeking a Neurodevelopmental Scientist/Physician-ScientistThe Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Virginia are seeking an open-rank faculty-level scientist with expertise in neurodevelopment to join our team. As part of a major University-wide investment in this area, we are looking for an investigator with a strong research program...
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Materials Scientist
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Luna Labs USA LLC Full timeJob OverviewLuna Labs USA LLC is a product development company that leverages contract research to generate solutions in the fields of aerospace, defense, and healthcare. Our diverse capabilities in materials, biotech, and engineered systems allow us to collaborate to address unique and complex problems faced by our customers. We partner with universities,...
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UVA Innovation Hub Research Scientist Position
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly skilled Research Scientist to join the UVA Innovation Hub team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in researching project-based, student-driven learning experiences in collaboration with UVA faculty, Charlottesville City Schools Division, and external audiences.Key...
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team in the Computational and Functional Genomics group at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology or genetics and experience in functional genomics analyses.Key ResponsibilitiesApply functional genomic analyses to...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Summary:The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Agaisse Lab in the field of bacterial pathogenesis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary approach to understand the mechanisms supporting the disease, including molecular and cellular microbiology,...