Research Associate/Scientist - Kuan Lab

The Department of Neuroscience and the Center of Brain Immunology and Glia at the University of Virginia is seeking an experienced and motivated Research Scientist or Research Associate to work in the Kuan Lab to investigate (1) vascular factors in neurodegeneration and/or (2) experimental thrombolytic and collateral circulation treatments, mainly using murine models.

Position Summary

Applicants for this position must have a PhD degree in neuroscience, cell biology, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, or other basic biomedical research fields, and >10 years of working experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow or higher. The job responsibilities include designing and executing experiments independently with minimal instructions from the Lab Head.

Responsibilities

• Full-time research or scholarship at the University.

• Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career

• Teaching junior postdoctoral fellows and supervising research assistants.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Research Associate:

• Education: Doctoral degree

Research Scientist:

• Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

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.

Salary Range

• The anticipated salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after July 27, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0085400.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.