The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks multiple Research Scientists to conduct research on cell and molecular physiology, surgical biomedical research, and therapeutic development. Dr. Jianjie Ma’s laboratory conducts research on aging biology, cardiovascular disease, regenerative medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer research. The laboratory also performs translational research by developing potential protein therapeutics to treat acute tissue injuries, wound healing, and aging-related diseases.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct independent research under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Department of Surgery;
• Serve as collaborator, and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;
• Develop and test hypotheses;
• Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;
• Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;
• Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;
• Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD or MD by the appointment start date. Qualified candidates are expected to have mastered molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Experience in animal work or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position will remain open until filled.  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:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0039704.  Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for 3 references

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. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines  webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements?and?guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. 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.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks multiple Research Scientists to conduct research on cell and molecular physiology, surgical biomedical research, and therapeutic development. Dr. Jianjie Ma’s laboratory conducts research on aging biology, cardiovascular disease, regenerative medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer research. The laboratory also performs translational research by developing potential protein therapeutics to treat acute tissue injuries, wound healing, and aging-related diseases.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct independent research under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Department of Surgery;
• Serve as collaborator, and supervisor of postdoctoral, medical and graduate students, residents, and laboratory technicians within the lab;
• Develop and test hypotheses;
• Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments;
• Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory in compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and safety regulations;
• Conduct significant statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data;
• Assist in writing grants for research funding; plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD or MD by the appointment start date. Qualified candidates are expected to have mastered molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Experience in animal work or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position will remain open until filled.  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:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0039704.  Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for 3 references

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. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines  webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements?and?guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. 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.