Research Associate, Brandebura Lab

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate to join Dr. Brandebura’s Lab to support our NIH funded research program investigating astrocyte dysfunction in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Required skills include animal handling, experience in confocal imaging and immunohistochemistry, and experience in wet lab techniques such as western blotting, RNA extraction, and molecular cloning. Desired skills include experience with proteomics and familiarity with bioinformatic analysis pipelines, as well as exposure to iPSC differentiation into neuronal and glial cells.

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.

• Full‑time research or scholarship at the University.
• Preparation for a full‑time academic or research career.
• Supervised by a senior scholar and allows publication of research results during the training period.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent).

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

• Exempt‑level, benefited position.
• Restricted position, subject to funding availability.
• Position based in Charlottesville, VA, performed fully on‑site.

• Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

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.