Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Associate to work in the Cardiac Systems Biology Research Group laboratory focusing on computational modeling of the dynamics of heart failure and its regulation by molecular networks.

The applicant will be expected to interact with graduate students, perform computational research, and contribute to publications.

The successful candidate will participate as part of a collaborative research team which combines experimental and computational methods to identify mechanisms and drug treatments for heart failure. The incumbent will be mentored by Dr. Saucerman of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and receive training in computational systems biology. For a description of the lab’s overall research interests, visit https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/jeffrey-saucerman

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field.  Coursework in linear algebra, differential equations, computational biomedical engineering, and digital image processing.

• Computer programming in Python, experience in mathematical modeling of cardiovascular physiology, and experimental skills in molecular biology and quantitative cardiac physiology; strong oral and written communication skills; and the ability to interact collegially with undergraduate and graduate students. 

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is $55,000- $61,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

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.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

To Apply:

Please apply online and search for R0055359 .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.  Complete an application online with the following required documents:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for 3 references

Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information regarding the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

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