Research Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant Professor (tenure ineligible). This position primarily supports the Stukenberg Lab, but is part of a larger collaborative project with the labs of Kevin James and Hui Zong to apply system cancer biology approaches to study the roles of Aneuploidy in breast cancer progression. The Stukenberg lab is looking for a Research Assistant Professor that has computer science and/or bioinformatics experience.  Strong candidates will be proficient at addressing complex problems and large datasets using current computer approaches, especially those based on Bayesian techniques.

To learn more about the Stukenberg lab please visit: https://toddstuke.wixsite.com/stukelab

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry, molecular genetics, or a related field is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD may be accepted.
• Computer experience is required.

To Apply:

Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “R0042041”

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter of interest
• Curriculum vita
• Contact information for three references.

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “R0042041″.  

**Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.**

For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, [email protected]

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