Prof. Huiwang Ai’s Lab (https://med.virginia.edu/ai-lab/) in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia is currently seeking a postdoctoral research associate with expertise in chemical biology.
We are looking to hire an individual with a strong background in synthetic chemistry who is eager to apply their skills to advance biological and biomedical research. The ideal candidate will have a passion for interdisciplinary work, combining the principles of chemistry and biology to address complex scientific questions.
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 years1 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.
Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Doctoral degree
Experience: None
Licensure: None
TO APPLY:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please apply HERE. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Incomplete applications will not be given full consideration.
The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0066021. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
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