The Center for Public Health Genomics at the University is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Suna Onengut-Gumuscu’s lab

The successful candidate will work on dissecting pathways which lead to increased susceptibility to type 1 diabetes. We use genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics to understand how genomic loci associated with type 1 diabetes function at the molecular level and as part of a network of other genes to regulate islet autoimmunity. The work is done using data from longitudinally collected human peripheral blood mononuclear cell at single cell level. We are primarily looking for an enthusiastic team member with interest in human genetics, autoimmune disorders and strong computational skills. This position and work is funded by a recent R01 grant from the NIDDK to study cell-type specific genetic control of T1D risk variants at single cell level.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have a PhD by the appointment start date.

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. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Physical Demands:

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0062104 .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Contact information for 3 references.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

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