Research Associate - Criss Lab

The Criss Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology in the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate to investigate the immunology of gonorrheal disease. The candidate will lead projects to define how features of N. gonorrhoeae contribute to infection of human mucosal epithelia and survival from cellular and soluble components of human innate immunity. Additional duties include participating in research conferences within the lab and with collaborators, leading the preparation of figures and draft text for publications and grant applications, and contributing to lab-wide research support activities in a collaborative manner. Salary will be offered in alignment with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines, with fringe benefits as offered by UVA HR.

The Criss lab prioritizes mentorship, collaboration, and ethical, rigorously conducted research that benefits humankind (https://mic.med.virginia.edu/criss/). We welcome scientifically creative individuals who can lead their own research questions and work effectively in teams within the lab. The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology is a highly interdisciplinary environment with an outstanding commitment to research and education (https://mic.med.virginia.edu/). Candidates will be immersed in the robust intellectual environment offered by the Department, the Beirne C. Carter for Immunology Research, and the Infectious Diseases Training Program.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have officially received their Ph.D. or equivalent within 6 months of the start date of the appointment.

• Must have documented training and experience performing research at Biosafety Level 2 with pathogens and/or human cell culture.

• Must have at least one accepted first-author peer-reviewed publication prior to the start date of the appointment.

• Must have evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Must have documented experience and training in one or more of the following: primary and transformed cell culture, including work with human blood cells; flow cytometry and sorting, including high-dimensional cytometry (mass cytometry, spectral flow cytometry); immunofluorescence microscopy, including live-cell imaging; molecular genetics/molecular biology; and bioinformatics analysis of transcriptional and genomic datasets from bacteria and/or eukaryotic hosts.

TO APPLY:

Application Instructions

External Applicants apply HERE. Internal applicants must apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs," and search for"R0076842"

Include the following documents:

• CV/resume

• Cover letter

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.

Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. This position is restricted and contingent upon the continuation of funding. This position will remain open until filled.

For further information about the position, please contact Jon Stafford via email at js8sj@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu or Jessica Russo at sxv9zv@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.

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