A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia to study the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms involved in the development and progression of blood cancers (MPN, MDS and AML). The projects will involve a variety of biochemical, cell biology and immunological techniques, and RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and bioinformatic analyses. We are looking for sincere and motivated individuals with scientific curiosity. Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. * The candidate is expected to work independently and ethically * Document all research data appropriately * Submit research reports periodically * Assist undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, apply for independent research funding where applicable * Present research findings in scientific meetings, and publish data in qualified journals. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology or related field. Candidates should have a proven track record in research with first author publications in reputed journals. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Experience in working with mouse models and flow cytometry, and knowledge in bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data is preferred. 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. TO APPLY Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0072363. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents: * CV or Resume * Cover letter * Contact information for three professional references Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist, [email protected]. For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/. For more information on the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians 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 experience. We are equal opportunity 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.