Research Associate- UVA Wythe Lab

Overview

The Wythe Lab has an open position for a postdoctoral research associate to manage research projects, train junior scientists, and help maintain a dynamic laboratory environment. We attack biological questions on multiple fronts, using gold standard genetic models—such as the mouse and zebrafish—cutting edge imaging techniques (light sheet, micro-CT), genome-wide analyses (bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq, etc), and classical biochemistry to solve key problems in cardiovascular development and disease.

Current projects are focused on vascular biology in malignant brain cancer (glioma) and vascular anomalies within the brain.

You will oversee and direct specific research projects, manage individuals where needed, and ensure a fluid working environment. Your efforts will be critical to achieve the group’s goals of understanding the genetic and molecular events that give rise to a functional cardiovascular system. You will present data at national and international meetings, create figures, craft talks and manuscripts, and submit training grant proposals for internal and external funding.

Formal coursework will enhance your knowledge base, and rigorous mentoring and training on scientific presentation and writing skills will be provided. We will encourage any career path that appeals to you.

Highly motivated, well‑organized individual with excellent skills in problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, scientific communication, and experience in standard molecular and genetic techniques centered on a model organism (mouse, zebrafish, fly, or yeast). Bioinformatics knowledge is useful but not a prerequisite.

Doctoral degree.

Experience in genetics, cre/lox technology, CRISPR/Cas9, transgenes, etc.

Primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel required.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Exempt-level, benefited position.

Restricted position dependent on funding availability.

Based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after [DATE].

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0080259. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional but strongly preferred)

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Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third‑party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Josh Wythe.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.