The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks Postdoctoral Research Associates to conduct research focused on vascular biology and physiology under the supervision of Dr. Bowen Wang. The primary goal of the research team is to determine the therapeutic and mechanistic implications of dietary restrictions in vascular cell phenotype changes (e.g., smooth muscle and endothelial cells) and vascular diseases (e.g., aneurysm, restenosis, thrombosis). The team also investigates both the upstream and downstream regulatory mechanisms that involve the following two emerging areas: protein post-translational modification (PTM) and gut microbiome. Additionally, the principal investigator has maintained long-term cross-disciplinary collaborations with established bioengineering groups to develop cutting-edge therapeutics and delivery platforms and conduct translational research using rodent and large animal surgical models of peripheral vascular diseases. A brief description of Dr. Wang’s research profile can be found via the following link: https://facultydirectory.virginia.edu/faculty/bw2pw .

Qualified candidates are expected to have mastered molecular/cell biology and biochemical approaches. Prior experience and publications on PTM, gut microbiome, and animal works are preferred but not required.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

MINIUMM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Terminal degree required, PhD or MD or equivalent.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

TO APPLY:
Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, and search for requisition # R0045518. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition # R0045518. Complete an application online and attach the following documents:

•    Cover letter
•    CV/resume 
•    Contact information for 3 references

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Bowen Wang, Assistant Professor of Surgery, at BW2PW@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu .

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

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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