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The laboratory of Dr. MariCarmen Lafita-Navarro in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking to fill an exciting
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from the NIDDK and focuses on investigating the role that T1D risk variants play in islet autoimmunity through advanced single-cell techniques. The lab seeks an independent, highly motivated PhD-level
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seeking hands-on experience in biostatistical research within a dynamic academic environment and aiming to make impactful contributions to the field. For additional information about the position, please
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. The lab also investigates this molecular coordination in drug resistance and immune cell-cancer cell communications within the tumor microenvironment. The aims are to provide critical mechanistic insights
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pipeline development. Biological Sciences Knowledge: Solid understanding of cellular/molecular biology, physiology, and genetics. Communication Skills: Excellent in manuscript writing and oral presentations
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, dissemination of research through publications, and mentoring PhD students. The labs’ extensive collaborative networks, both nationally and internationally, span various disciplines, offering diverse applications
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molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a common tumor predisposition human genetic disorder, as a model. While working on
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autoimmune diseases. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) degree in hand by start date. Preferred applicants will have experience in immunology, metabolism, immunometabolism, and
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of national research infrastructures. The ideal candidates will have a PhD in a discipline closely related to computational social science by date of appointment (e.g. network science, computer science, data
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to PhD students and other early-career-scholars on the research team. Support the team with data cleaning, project management, and grant submission tasks as needed. Other tasks include various writing and