Post Doc Research Associates

The Spencer lab in the UVA School of Medicine is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates. The Spencer lab (https://med.virginia.edu/mic/faculty/?facbio=1&id=1728042) is part of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology.

The Spencer laboratory is focused on molecular mechanisms of Type VII secretion in Group B Streptococcus and the impact of effector secretion on the microbiota as well as host barriers and immune responses. These projects involve aspects of bacteriology, immunology, molecular biology, and biochemistry and are based on strong preliminary data. The successful applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate the consequence of the GBS T7SS on bacteremia/meningitis as well as on colonization of the female genital tract using cellular and animal models of colonization and disease. These projects may also be broadened to investigate the impact of GBS T7SS on colonization and infection in the neonatal GI tract. These positions would be ideal for anyone with an interest in bacterial pathogenesis and/or host-pathogen interactions. The ideal candidates will have a PhD with experience in relevant areas of biology, first-author publication(s), experience or willingness to utilize cell culture and animal models of infection and colonization, as well as the ability to work well in a highly interactive, creative, and collaborative environment.

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.

Duties Include:

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.

• 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 laboratory duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree.

• Strong background in bacterial pathogenesis, immunology, or cellular or molecular biology.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

TO APPLY:
Please apply HERE, and search for requisition # R006xxxx.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search "Find Jobs," and search for requisition # R006xxxx.

Required Materials:

• Cover letter summarizing your past experience, your research interests, and career goals.

• CV/Resume.

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For assistance with the application process, please contact Eric Allen Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

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.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.