Scientist immunology
University of Virginia
Lokasi pekerjaan
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Status Pekerjaan
Waktu penuh
Detail Pekerjaan
The Beirne-Carter Immunology Center (CIC) at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking up to four Research Scientists to join the Taylor Lab.
Research in the Taylor Lab has two broad areas of interest
1. Analysis of B cells specific for antigens derived from pathogens or tumors, and
2. and engineering of B cells for experimental and / or clinical use.
Positions in both areas of research are available.For more information visit : and
The incumbent will participate in a multiplicity of relevant lab projects and in writing study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications and is expected to develop research programs as time permits.
The incumbent will also be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings and CIC-related seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project.
Candidates will also be eligible for the Taylor Lab Innovation Fellowship, which provides more structured postdoctoral training with opportunities to develop management skills and the option to develop a mentoring committee.
Eligibility for National Institutes of Health (NIH) post-doctoral fellowship funding is helpful, but not mandatory.
Job responsibilities include :
• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
• Supervised by a senior scholar; and allows the appointee to publish the results of his / her research or scholarship.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Qualified candidates must have :
Education : M.D. or Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.
Preferred experience :
• Demonstrated experience in immunology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular biology, lymphocyte analysis, and / or genetic engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD, or equivalent degree in a relative scientific field of study by appointment start date.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities :
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven grant writing skills are also important (e.g., post-doctoral awards and / or submitted PI-level grants).
• Highly motivated to develop new research avenues.
Review of applications will begin June 24, 2023, and this position will remain open until filled. This position will sponsor applicants for work visas.
This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit .
The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience. 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.
To Apply :
Process for Internal UVA Applicants : Please apply through your Workday Home page, search Find Jobs , and search for R0050319 .
Process for External Applicants : Please visit UVA job board at and search for " R0050319. "
Complete an application online with the following documents :
• CV / Resume
• Cover letter
• Three Letters of Reference
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.
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.
Last updated : 2023-07-31
