Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dermatology
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Science
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dermatology
The Department of Dermatology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine invites applications for a federal-funded postdoctoral research associate position. This role will focus on studying Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology in the laboratory of Dr. Lu Le, Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology. Dr. Le's lab investigates how genetic and microenvironmental factors interplay to regulate tumorigenesis.
Our research focuses on identification of the cell of origin and elucidating the role of tumor microenvironment in cancer development. We dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a common tumor predisposition human genetic disorder, as a model. While working on neurofibromatosis, our research group serendipitously uncovered the identity of follicular epithelial cells that directly give rise to hair and mechanisms that cause hair to turn gray - findings that led to our second focus to identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying associated with aging.
Our laboratory offers a rich experimental environment that encompasses both basic and translational research.
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctoral degree
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is training preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, allowing the participant to publish the results of their research during the training period. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position.
To Apply:
Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0066601. Complete an application online with the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Contact information for 3 references.
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