Neurodegenerative Disease Research Specialist
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lab Specialist Intermediate to join our dynamic research team at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments and data analysis related to ongoing research projects, contributing to the development and implementation of research protocols, and collaborating with fellow researchers and scientists within and outside the lab.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct experiments and data analysis related to ongoing research projects.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of research protocols.
- Collaborate with fellow researchers and scientists within and outside the lab.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in scientific journals.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of junior lab members.
Our lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the intricate workings of the brain and the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and other related dementia disorders. We employ cutting-edge technologies in disease modeling, allowing us to recreate and study the pathological processes in a controlled environment.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong background in neuroscience research techniques and methodologies.
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, R).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience with disease modeling and neurodegenerative disease research.
- Strong publication record in scientific journals.
This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 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.
Please visit our job posting to apply. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV, cover letter. 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.
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cliffe Lab
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the mechanisms and consequences of long-term Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection on neuronal biology.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research on the long-term...
-
Lab Specialist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia seeks a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to join the Tsai Lab. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in advancing our understanding of hippocampus physiology and its relationship to neurodegenerative disease and mental...
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timePostdoctoral Research Associate: Climate-Related Diseases and DisparitiesThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its Climate Fellows Postdoc Program at the University of Virginia. The selected candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty mentors and researchers to investigate the...
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeThe Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, at the University of Virginia seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to a research program focused on sex differences in cardiovascular disease and the development of novel therapies for coronary microvascular disease.The successful candidate will be involved in day-to-day...
-
Autism Research Specialist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Autism Research SpecialistThe School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Autism Research Specialist to join their team. As a key member of the UVA Autism Core Research (ARC) team, you will play a crucial role in coordinating research studies, working closely with principal investigators, and...
-
Research Specialist Intermediate
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly motivated Research Specialist Intermediate to support community-based research projects targeting tobacco prevention and control cancer initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty members within the Center on Tobacco Control Research & Policy at the University of Virginia Cancer...
-
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...
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Research AssociateWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate 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 cell biology and experience in working with murine models of disease.Job Summary:The Research...
-
Research Technician or Lab Specialist
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Full timeAbout the PositionThe Leclerc Laboratory at the University of Virginia, Department of Anesthesiology, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Technician or Lab Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will play a critical role in advancing our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the clearance of neurotoxic...
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timePostdoctoral Research Associate in NeuroscienceThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The successful candidate will be part of the Flowers Lab, which is focused on Alzheimer's disease research using mass...
-
Lab Research Specialist
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia seeks a highly skilled and experienced Lab and Research Technician 2 or Lab Specialist to work in a laboratory conducting translational cancer immunology research. The successful candidate will provide technical support for projects, engage in scientific experiments,...
-
Cleared Systems Integration Specialist
1 day ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth Computer Research Full timeCareer Opportunities at Commonwealth Computer ResearchJob Title: Cleared Systems Integration SpecialistAbout the Role:This position is for a highly skilled cleared systems integration specialist to join our team at Commonwealth Computer Research. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating military systems in secure environments,...
-
Research Scientist Hematology
1 month ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate in Hematology at the University of Virginia. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher to contribute to our ongoing projects in regulatory processes, stress signaling, lipid signaling, diabetes, and infectious disease.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop expertise...
-
Autism Research Professional
5 days ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time{"Job Summary The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Specialist to join the UVA Autism Core Research (ARC), a part of the UVA Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR) Initiative. ARC research specialists work directly with principal investigators at the Autism Research Core director to coordinate...
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Postdoctoral Research AssociateThe Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia - School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join our team. This is a training position in the lab of Dr. Mariano Garcia-Blanco, where you will participate in laboratory projects...
-
Research Laboratory Technician
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob Title: Research Laboratory TechnicianThe Beirne B. Carter Immunology Research Center is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to join the laboratory of James Zimring, MD, PhD. The laboratory focuses on immune disorders, oxidative stress biology, and the metabolic basis for blood/vessel interactions in cardiovascular disease.Key...
-
Environmental Specialists
1 week ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks applications for two Lab Specialists. Our mission is to advance understanding of the environment through interdisciplinary scientific research, education, and service.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to computational research on ocean and atmosphere biogeochemistry using...
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician or Lab Specialist to join our team in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with animal care.Key...
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly skilled Data Specialist to join the Institutional Research and Analytics team. As a Data Specialist, you will play a critical role in fulfilling the unit's reporting and analytics needs. This involves mastering the content, format, and definitions of various university datasets, including undergraduate...
-
Research Analyst, Biochemistry Lab
4 days ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob DescriptionThe Stukenberg Lab at the University of Virginia Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the School of Medicine is hiring a Research Analyst, Biochemistry Lab at various levels of experience.Main Responsibilities:Perform laboratory experiments, including cell culture, molecular biology, confocal microscopy, and protein...