Research Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

at  University of Virginia

The University of Virginia School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-ineligible Research Assistant Professor to work in the lab of Dr. Jianjie Ma. The successful candidate will conduct research in the Department of Surgery, focusing on cellular and molecular biology related to surgical biomedical research. The candidate will engage in translational research to further understand cellular processes such as membrane repair, muscle regeneration, organ transplantation, neointima formation, stem cell biology, targeted drug delivery, and the response of cancer cells to therapeutic treatment. Responsibilities include conducting a wide array of gene editing, gene delivery, biochemistry, cellular imaging evaluations applicable to regenerative medicine, diabetes, surgical oncology, organ transplantation, cancer therapeutics, and aging biology. Prior experience in biotechnology development or startup companies is required. There are no clinical responsibilities associated with this position.
This position will be expected to demonstrate basic knowledge in research design and engineering, implementation of research procedures, data analysis, interpretation of results, presentation of data, and research scholarship. The candidate is also expected to have strong communication skills and be willing to participate in team-based translational research.
The University of Virginia is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore, and Washington, DC. Charlottesville is often voted one of the best places to live in the United States, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries and tons of small-town charm.
The University of Virginia, School of Medicine mission is to cultivate an inclusive community that embraces, values, and celebrates diversity and creates an engaging, equitable environment. Our strategy of leveraging diversity and inclusion to drive our mission of excellence in the delivery of quality patient care, the conduct of biomedical research, and the training of health professionals. UVA aspires to be a national leader in the creation and sharing of health knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Qualified applicants will possess a Doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Physiology, Integrated Biology, or a closely related field and will also have successfully completed a post-doctoral fellowship in a surgical biomedical research lab focusing on cardiovascular disease, regenerative medicine, and animal models of cardiovascular research.

Interested individuals may apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/152347 . Please complete an application online and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, physical/mailing address)

For additional information regarding the position, please contact Jianjie Ma, PhD, Chief of the Division of Surgical Science via email at QGA3ZX @virginia.edu.
The selected candidate will undergo a background check and health screening

Please refer the Job description for details