Research Associate or Research Scientist, Pharmacology

6 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Research Associate or Research Scientist Opportunity in Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate or Research Scientist to join the Bayliss Lab. This position will focus on performing molecular, cellular, and systems-level neuroscience research aimed at understanding chemosensory and cardiorespiratory brainstem neurons.

Qualifications
  • PhD and/or MD degree(s) in hand by start date
  • Interest in cellular/molecular neurobiology, preferably with experience in imaging, optogenetic, and/or electrophysiological approaches
  • Desire to apply these approaches to in vivo behavioral analysis
Research Associate

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years.

Research Scientist

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.



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