Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Papin. This position will involve computational modeling of microbial metabolism and the use of microbial experimental methods.

Responsibilities include:

• Full-time research at the University, performing experimental and computational analyses
• Writing research results for publication and grant applications
• Writing reports for granting agencies
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microbial cultures
• Experience coding in Python, R for mathematical models

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.

The anticipated hiring range is $62,000-$68,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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 review will begin after November 7, 2025.

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 R0077707. 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.

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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.

For questions about the position, please contact Jason Papin at papin@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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