The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics in the School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Kasson Laboratory. The successful candidate selected for this position will carry out research to develop and apply physical-sciences approaches to study antibody neutralization of emerging viruses. This project seeks to understand how, at a physical level, antibody neutralization works, how different antibodies operate, and how to defend against new viral threats. The laboratory studies applications to vaccines and therapeutic antibodies for influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and other emerging viruses. Strong skills and enthusiasm for and commitment to science are key qualities for this position. The Kasson Laboratory is a diverse, interdisciplinary research group that fosters a stimulating intellectual atmosphere while solving problems of physical mechanism in infectious disease.

Required Skills and Education:

• Prior experience in biological microfluidics and/or physical virology.
• Prior experience in supported bilayers, giant unilamellar vesicles, and/or single virus experiments.
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary, international teams.
• PhD in biomedical engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Excellent prior productivity in scientific outputs.
• Good problem-solving skills (assessed by interview).

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

Priority review of applications will begin on February 8, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0021269. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for requisition # R0021269. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Faculty Search Advisor, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

For additional information regarding the position, please contact Peter Kasson, Associate Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, at kasson@virginia.edu.

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